Digital Art and Animation Insider 3D Animation Conceptualizing and Storyboards By Jennifer Martin | July 17, 2020 3D animation has become an integral part of modern entertainment. Video games, television shows, and movies all incorporate 3D animation. 3D animation can bring stories to life. So, how does a team of animators align their vision and get started on a project? The secret is storyboards. Storyboards help conceptualize what the final animation will […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider 7 Skills Needed to Be a Successful 3D Animator By Jennifer Martin | May 27, 2020 In recent years, 3D animation has taken the entertainment world by storm. The rising popularity of animated television shows, video games, and feature-length films have ensured that there is no shortage of demand for 3D animators of all skill levels. However, the popularity of such software and media also draws many willing applicants hoping to […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider What is an Animation Production Pipeline? By James Cortes | April 19, 2020 Interested in becoming a 3D animator? Want to know what an animation production pipeline is? An animation production pipeline system involves people, hardware and software to perform tasks in sequential order to complete the animated film in a preset timeline. The production pipeline starts with an idea and ends with a final product for presentation […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider Game Design as a New Art-form for Expression By James Cortes | March 22, 2020 Game Design is a career choice that is becoming more popular. New technology is introduced at a cheaper cost and the audience for gaming has grown from a small group of enthusiasts to nearly every demographic available. Over half of all Americans play some form of video game whether that be on the phone, computer […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider How to Become a Technical Artist By James Cortes | November 3, 2019 Modern animation and game industries are growing unlike any other form of entertainment in the world today. Technology has increased the scope of modern productions in almost every way like budget, staffing, and technical effects. This growth is creating entirely new jobs and artforms. The role of the technical artist is relatively new, and it […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider Working as an Animator By James Cortes | October 20, 2019 An animator is responsible for producing designs for images called frames. When multiple frames are sequenced together, it creates the illusion of movement. This illusion is what is known as animation. Images can be made up of various mediums such as digital paint, hand-drawn, stop-motion, 3D, 2D and computer-generated. These types of career paths call […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider Becoming a Concept Artist By James Cortes | September 17, 2019 A Concept artist does everything from sketching and imaging characters to creating entire works of animation for Video games, VFX for films and advertising Artistic skill and a huge imagination are some of the main traits of a Concept Artist. Creating environments, people and creatures take a whole lot of originality. Concept artists’ are typically […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider What is 3D Modeling & 3D Animation? By James Cortes | August 18, 2019 There are many ways to express oneself with computer-generated images, and the field of 3D modeling and 3D animation is one of them. 3D modeling and 3D animation can achieve effects that may not be possible or cost-effective in real life. Live-action movies can use a combination of digital compositing and 3D animation to enable […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider Character Development Writing Tips: How to Make Your Fictional Characters Come Alive By Soma Frazier | September 14, 2017 Character: \ˈker-ik-tər\ noun A fictional representation of a person. An individual marked by notable, quirky or conspicuous attributes. What do author Daniel Handler and the unfortunate Baudelaire children have in common? “A life rife with misery and misfortune?” you might guess. Wrong. Daniel, aka Lemony Snicket, is actually quite happy. The correct answer is: they’re […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider 7 Best Essential Animation Design Software for Beginners and Professionals By Monica Cappiello | July 27, 2017 Almost all animation professionals grew up watching cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Anime, South Park and Disney. We have a certain passion for animation that leads us to search the question “How do they do that?” and “Can I do that, too?” I am here to tell you, yes you can create these cartoons with essential […] Read More
