Among the types of 3D animation, 3D video and film is the most common. It is a 3D visual feature of moving images within a digital realm. This type uses motion graphics to move the subjects around a 3D space.
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This is a 3D animation production that features purely digital realm and created using a 3D computer software. While 3D video and film animation relies on the visual experience, this type involves user interaction.
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(VR) is the one that has opened a complete new world for users. Like interactive 3D, this features purely digital realm created in a 3D computer software. However, VR is used and experienced in a more immersive way.
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This technique mimics the motion of skeleton joints to give the subject an illusion of natural body movement. Hence, this is often used in rigging the subject’s arms and legs.
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This method is used to create realistic fluid animation for water, lava, bubbles, and others. Fluid simulation or fluid animation is often used to make special effects for movies, games, and ads.
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This technique animates an object or a character by laying the surface of the digital sculpture known as skin or mesh as well as the foundation underneath known as the rig or skeleton. This method is often used to produce human-like animations.
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