Mondial-2014: Nike-Adidas, duel de géants au Brésil

         Mondial-2014: Nike-Adidas, duel de géants au Brésil

Ronaldo contre Messi, Brésil contre Espagne: au Mondial-2014 le duel sera également économique entre l'Américain Nike et Adidas, l'équipementier allemand, sponsor officiel de la Coupe du monde, pour la première fois devancé par la marque à la virgule en nombre d'équipes qualifiées.

Dix équipes pour Nike, huit pour Adidas: la bataille fera rage entre les deux géants pour un marché du football estimé à plusieurs milliards de dollars.

Nike, leader mondial du textile de sport, est un petit nouveau dans le foot, un créneau dominé par Adidas, où il n'a débarqué que dans les années 90. Mais la progression est rapide et la marque de Portland (Oregon) pense même que son chiffre d'affaires annuel issu du ballon rond, de près de 2 milliards de dollars (1,44 milliard d'euros), pourrait bientôt dépasser celui qu'elle tire du basket-ball, le sport qui l'a lancée.

"Cela pourrait se produire très rapidement dans le futur", a prévu Trevor Edwards, président de Nike Brands, dans un entretien avec l'AFP jeudi à Barcelone.

- Chaussures: Magista contre Primeknit -

Adidas a certes encore affirmé cette semaine, via Herbert Hainer, son directeur général, qu'elle jouerait "un rôle dominant" au Mondial-2014. La marque allemande sera sur tous les terrains avec "Brazuca", le ballon officiel de la compétition. Et avec l'Espagne elle défendra son titre de vainqueur de la Coupe du monde, compétition que Nike n'a remportée qu'une fois, en 2002, avec le Brésil.

Mais elle sera devancée en nombre d'équipes. Australie, Brésil, Croatie, Angleterre, France, Grèce, Pays-Bas, Portugal, Corée du Sud et Etats-Unis pour Nike. Espagne, Argentine, Colombie, Allemagne, Japon, Mexique, Nigeria et Russie côté Adidas. Une domination qui a fait dire jeudi à Trevor Edwards que le fameux "swoosh" est désormais "la marque de football leader dans le monde".

La lutte entre les deux marques se situera également côté crampons. Jeudi, Nike, qui chausse déjà le Portugais Ronaldo, lançait ainsi son dernier produit, dans la capitale catalane, avec la "Magista", la chaussure qui équipera l'Espagnol Iniesta (FC Barcelone) au Mondial. Quelques heures auparavant, Adidas, qui chausse l'Argentin Messi, avait dévoilé sa "Primeknit", qui sera portée au Brésil par l'Uruguayen Luis Suarez.

Avec des ventes record attendues durant les quatre semaines du Mondial, chaque but ou dribble de ces VRP de luxe sera donc examiné avec attention.

"La Coupe du monde est l'occasion de capturer cette énergie du football et d'utiliser cette énergie pour nous connecter avec nos clients", a insisté Trevor Edwards à l'adresse de l'AFP.

- Mondial, puis JO -

La Coupe du monde permet d'avoir "un impact à long terme en matière d'image de marque et de fidélisation du consommateur", confirme Magdalena Kondej, du cabinet Euromonitor, spécialiste des analyses de marchés.

Et peu de marchés nationaux seront autant visés que celui du Brésil, grand favori de la compétition et pouvoir économique grandissant. D'ici au 12 juin, coup d'envoi du Mondial, Nike espère ainsi avoir réalisé un chiffre d'affaires annuel de 1 milliard de dollars au pays du "futebol".

"Sur les deux années suivantes, qui mèneront aux jeux Olympiques de Rio de Janeiro, le marché brésilien sera probablement le troisième", derrière les Etats-Unis et la Chine, assure Trevor Edwards.

De fait, selon Euromonitor, le marché brésilien du textile sportif devrait croître en 2014 de 1,4 milliard de dollars, ou 12,5%. Un marché sur lequel Nike avait une part de 12,1% en 2013, contre 5,5% pour Adidas.

"Le sponsoring par Nike de la Seleçao, l'équipe nationale, est bien sûr un avantage massif", explique Mme Kondej, selon qui "il sera difficile à Adidas de rattraper son retard". La marque allemande devra "hausser son jeu" sur les réseaux sociaux, des outils désormais incontournables pour attirer l'attention des consommateurs, poursuit cette analyste, soulignant que le compte Twitter de Nike a près de 3 millions de "followers" contre 780.000 pour celui d'Adidas.

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What Is the Difference Between Multimedia and Animation?

So what exactly is the difference between Multimedia and Animation?
The word multimedia is, in itself, explanatory. It refers to the practice of using multiple forms of media, which may or may not include animation, simultaneously, within a given product or project. Multimedia products will often combine text, still images, video, film, animation and sound within one package.
Multimedia products are often interactive in nature and can only generally be created on, and accessed by, a computing device.
Multimedia now encompasses a vast array of products, projects and services. Familiar examples are the Computer Based Training courses (CBT''s) used in education or the typical instructional CD-ROMs so often favored by the learner driver.
The CV of an artist for example, containing, a headshot, biography and a portfolio of work, which is then burned to, and delivered on CD-rom, would also be considered multimedia in nature and multimedia is very often used in the corporate setting in the form of presentations.
Even the video gaming enthusiast is not immune to the onslaught of the multimedia revolution as he or she battles within the evermore complex multi-player gaming arena known as MMORPGs.
One of the most important features of the multimedia product or service is that it is more often than not, interactive in nature. The learner driver training CD mentioned previously would be a prime example as it would require the user to engage with the content throughout.
This type of educational platform also serves as a classic example of the non-linear forms of multimedia which requires interaction and input from the user over the control and delivery of the content. Multimedia in its linear form - a simple example being Cinema - offers little or no scope for such interaction or control.
The use of the term multimedia has changed over the years and it was only during the 90's that it acquired its current meaning. Multimedia can be live or pre-recorded and with the advent of computer tablets, smart phones, advanced gaming platforms and the like, multimedia is now an all pervasive force.
Animation on the other hand is a 'specific cinematic medium' which often utilizes hundreds, sometimes thousands of still images. These images are combined in sequence over a specific time period (cinematically speaking) usually 24, 25, or 30 frames per second. When these images, which will all vary slightly from one another, are recorded and replayed in rapid succession, they create the illusion of movement.
Animations can be 2D or 3D. Can be hand drawn or computer generated. Involve clay models, puppets, shadows or cut-outs. Some animation may involve all these elements and more. Good cinematic examples of 3D animations are Toy Story, Shrek, The Incredibles and The Croods.
3D animation is a very complex area with a terminology that is uniquely its own. Essentially 3D animation starts with the creation or modelling of a 3D mesh of the object or character to be created. The mesh can then be refined by the modeller before being rigged and programmed for movement. 3D animation does require some basic drawing skills at least, is very technical, and relies heavily on the use of 3D textures and lighting.
Traditional 2D animation on the other hand involved the processing of thousands of individual images copied from original paper drawings onto transparent acetates known as Cels. Each Cel was then carefully coloured and set against a painted background before being photographed one by one with the aid of a rostrum camera.
This method of film-making bought us classics such as Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, 101 Dalmatians and the Lady and the Tramp.
Stopmotion animation is similar to the above the only difference being that a physical object such as a doll or puppet will appear to move on its own when it is manipulated bit by bit between photographed frames.
Nowadays the process of animation is much less cumbersome as much animation is created and edited on computers using vector or bitmap images with sophisticated software used for coloring and camera movement.

Sonia Clarke is a media graduate with a background in community journalism and a passion for all things creative.

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Architectural Animation - Useful Info

Architectural animation refers to the art of creating architectural movies or buildings with a computer. It can be used in creating beautiful buildings with nice landscapes and other attractions right on the computer. Normally, the process requires a lot of time and energy. Well trained architects and artists usually use the technique in drawing building plans.
Architectural animation involves the use of graphics and images in creating all kinds of buildings. At the end of the process, a unique movie clip is developed. The images can be played back as often as possible. It can turn out to be a real movie that can be played on a camera or DVD. During the creation of the movie clip, a computer-related environment can be included around the designed building. This is meant to make the movie more real. It's also meant to bring out the real message of the created designs.
Oftentimes, architectural animation is used alongside architectural rendering. Both of them work hand in hand when it comes to building constructions and real estate development. Both techniques can be used in drawing gigantic building plans. Several architects and artist use the two methods in creating all kinds of images and graphic designs meant for building construction.
In the recent times, architectural animation services are highly demanded across the globe. Several firms have come into the business. Diverse kinds of techniques are now used in the process. 3D animations and several forms of rendering techniques are mainly used. Such techniques are engaged in servicing the needs of customers who require different kinds of building projects. Today, several associations of builders and architects are using the techniques. They are now changing the world of building construction for the better.
Meanwhile, only well trained experts, artists and architects can make use of the 3D animation techniques. In most cases, they have to go through several training sessions before they can master the details of the techniques. Oftentimes, they have to work as teams before they can realize tangible results. Today, the techniques are used in city planning, landscape planning, 3D rendering, product simulation, design engineering, and a lot more.
In all, architectural animation as an art is fast developing across the globe. New techniques and approaches are constantly introduced into it. New computer applications and other latest technologies are also being used in the art. The future of the art is indeed very bright.

Architectural animation is the art of creating architectural movies or buildings with a computer. It's becoming very common among modern day architects and artists.

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Japanese Anime Voice Actor - Norio Wakamoto 

Ever wonder who is the person behind the voice of the anime characters that you have been watching? Most of them does not even sound life like at all. It was as though we were living in a word of fantasy because in real life, none of us talk in this manner.
Voice acting is another form of art and not as easy as it seemed and these voice actors deserve much more credibility out of Japan.
Have you ever watched an anime, and upon hearing a particular character speak, suddenly feel 10,000 times manlier after hearing him say just a few sentences? Chances are likely that you have been graced with the vocal presence of perhaps one of the most 'macho' of seiyuu (voice actor in Japanese) currently in the industry - Norio Wakamoto!
Born in Yamaguchi and raised in Osaka, Wakamoto initially started working as a riot police officer for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department before becoming a seiyuu. Judging from his massive list of voice credits to his name, it's safe to bet that there's no turning back for him for now!
Easily recognised for his voice that is loud, brash and rugged and yet, noble and smooth at the same time, it's no wonder that Wakamoto has been picked for a variety of different roles for both video games and anime. While having voiced quirky characters like Onsokumaru from Ninnin Ga Shinobuden and Chiyo-chichi from Azumanga Daioh, Wakamoto's main appeal is easily his portfolio of big baddies such as Cell from the Dragonball series, Dracula from the Castlevania series, and more recently, Vega/M.Bison from Street Fighter 4!
Despite the wide variety of personalities that he's adopted, what's undeniable is the very old-school, noble tone Wakamoto's voice has in every performance. Somehow managing to sound refined and proper, yet insanely enthusiastic and gung-ho at the same time lends each and every character he does a certain 'samurai'-esque flavour to their personality. Extremely appropriate for a man who has actually voiced a samurai, Oda Nobunaga from Sengoku Basara, and has a 3-dan in Kendo!
Able to be comical and quirky, yet dramatic and imposing, all with the same, instantly recognisable voice, it's no wonder that Wakamoto's become very popular with the anime fandom! Where will he show up again? We can only guess, but one thing's for certain - it might be where we least expect it!

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             Anime in Japan          

   While animation has a legacy in the United States, it's also increasingly popular throughout the world, most notably in Japan. In animation school, many students have been greatly influenced by Japanese animation, also known as Anime.

Since the early 1900s, Anime has served as an influence on many American animators and filmmakers. There are many different styles of anime in Japan, yet it was relatively unknown in the US until the 1960s when programs such as Speed Racer were broadcast on American TV.
There are many different styles of anime, including Mecha which was more science fiction based and had a tendency to use robots in a futuristic setting, Manga, which is primarily print based and Hentai, which is generally pornographic in nature.
Before the internet and the immediate availability of sites like You Tube, many anime were shown on television. Years before I went to animation school, I remember seeing a children's show called Kimba the White Lion, which dealt with a lion cub and his friends in the jungle. I was attracted to the style of animation, which seemed very different than what I was used to seeing on TV. The characters had huge eyes and human features and the characters mouths didn't move synchronously with the dialogue. At first I thought that this was due to the program being dubbed in English, but this was very representative of the style.
Japanese anime slowly made its way over to the US in the 1970s. One of the most popular was called Battle of the Planets, which dealt with a team of teenage superheroes who defended the world from a species of aliens. However, Battle for the Planets, I realized years later when I was in animation school the show was originally titled Science Ninja Team Gatchaman and that the content was heavily sanitized for American audiences (the original version being incredibly violent), not to mention that the plot had been drastically altered as well as the characters names. To clearly cash in on the then current Star Wars craze, the American distributors added an R2D2 type robot in an underwater fortress who narrated each episode and to also fill in for the violent scenes that had been cut.
Even in its truncated version, Battle of the Planets exposed a generation of kids to anime and its popularity made it more available in the US. Since then, many animated television series have made it to the US as well as scores of animated films.
In the 1990s anime was incredibly popular, and as a student in animation school, I was intrigued by its popularity. As anime dates back to the early 1900s, it was interesting to learn that there were different types of anime available, yet in Japan the animators at the time were attempting to compete with companies such as Disney in terms of style. However, anime would change in the days leading up to World War Two as most films were created to serve as pro-nationalistic propaganda.
In the post war era, anime experienced a resurgence of sorts, especially with the development of television. As very few anime slowly came to the US, it was often compared to the limited animation programs by Filmmation Studios. Yet the anime was often more expressive, with greater use of detail and incorporated more fantasy elements. In animation school, this was very inspiring, especially when the film Akira was released in 1988 as it heralded a greater popularity and allowed for the films of directors Hayao Miyazaki and Mamoru Oshii to have greater distribution.
As it has become more popular than ever these days, most animation schools have embraced anime to show how different styles of animation exist throughout the world.

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Top Six Benefits Of Using Animation On Your Website

Technological advancements have changed the way animations for websites are made. Even though they still come in the form of moving graphics and images, the visual effects that come with every part of them are more astonishing these days.
There are certain reasons why motion ought to be present in a web page. Motion usually catches the attention of online users, provides clear demonstration or entertains the viewers. It must be understood though that the use of such a feature must complement the purpose of the page and not overpower it. Hence, there are businesses which may not need website animation at all such as formal institutions.
Here are some insights on why movement must be creatively integrated in your website. Study each of them as you consider its implementation for your business success.
Catches Viewers' Attention - Human eyes are generally drawn to anything that moves. Place a blinking object on your page and your visitors' attention will be easily directed to it. This is the main reason why online advertisements today come with such movements or animations.
Prods Viewers To Act - Movement also creates an instant reaction among viewers to take the necessary action. Perhaps, you have an advertisement banner fluttering on your page. Online visitors would definitely click on it to see the entire image of the product or service it holds.
Demonstrates A Message - At times, words are not enough to explain a message. This is especially true when you are explaining how to utilize a product feature. You can use an animated image to ensure that your audience gets what you mean.
Creates Memorable Impression - More than words, online users can better remember images. Match these images with impressive movement and people will remember it all the more. Have you got a company logo? Make it memorable in the minds of your market with appropriate animation.
It Highlights Key Messages - While certain words in your web content can be capitalized or underscored to gain emphasis, making a sales phrase flicker can give you more than one benefit. It can immediately catch your viewer's attention with a direct sales message.
Entertains Target Market - This may not work for all businesses as entertaining viewers is not a requisite for every industry. Animated comic strips, for example, would be suitable for websites targeting a young crowd. The product or service being offered is another consideration here as well.
In your effort to take advantage of the above-mentioned benefits for your business, keep in mind that overdoing animation on your website might bring more harm than good. For one, too much action happening on a web page can irritate online viewers as it can hurt their eyes. Moreover, animating an image or text which does not convey any message at all could just be a futile attempt. Yes, it can attract your visitors' attention but what does it want them to do afterwards? To get things right, never forget to review the function of your page.

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       How to Impress Your Client With Custom Logo Design

Logo designing is a creative process. Even though you are creative as a designer, if you fail to live up to the expectations of the clients, they may not hire you again. Creating a custom logo is always challenging, but the most daunting task start when you finish the custom logo design and presents it to the client for approval.

You may think that the design is perfect and projects your client's brand identity effectively, but the client may or may not appreciate the logo. After all, it's his corporate identity and he has every right to argue with you.
So, what should you do? Here are some interesting tips that will assist you to impress your client.
Give Enough Reasons to Support your Design: You should be always ready with enough reasons to justify your design. Before he starts thinking against the design, you should present enough reasons for to justify the concept. Tell him how the emblem will boost his brand identity and make his company easily recognizable.
Be Confident and Optimistic: If you are not optimistic with your work, it's hard to convince the customer. During meeting, your body language should reflect your confidence.
Determine the Practical Benefits of the Logo: Once you present the emblem, the first question that will pop up in the mind of the client is - "What practical benefits do I get from this emblem?" Thus, once you have completed designing the insignia, be ready to present the practical benefits that the client may reap from the emblem.
Prove Your Expertise: You should show your expertise to the employer. Demonstrate technical aspects of logo designing to make him understand your capability as a designer.
Be Open-minded and Professional: As a logo designer, you should be open-minded and professional, mostly while dealing with situations when the client turns down your logo. Be cool and composed and try finding the reasons behind its rejection. Instead of getting offended at the first place, you must be patient and polite.
Opt for a Two-way Negotiation: While finalizing a logo design, you must allow two-way communication. If you keep convincing the client without taking proper feedback, he may form negative opinion about your design.
It takes a long time to create a customized brand insignia and if the client does not like the design, then it certainly breaks the heart of the designer. Make sure that your design is really good and present it nicely to the client for faster approval.

Sreeya Roy Choudhury is working as a Business Development Manager in Logo Design India. And sharing her experience through this article about the confident that a designer should have upon his work so much that a client have to approve the final design.

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                              How to Animate

It is rewarding to create a simple animation for your digital portfolio because it shows off your creativity. An animation will make your portfolio stand out among other creative professionals. The process is fairly easy; you only need to have basic Adobe software skills and a little patience. If you are more ambitious or have more advanced skills, then by all means use Autodesk Maya or Anime Pro.
No matter what your skill level is, you are capable of making an engaging animation for your website. Use your imagination to make a quick storyboard. The storyboard acts as your blueprint in creating your animation. This step is necessary because it is vital to have a clear plan and timeline. It will likely take a few hours to create a two-minute animation, but the time can vary based on the complexity.
You must then decide whether you want sound, and if so, the type of sound. Do you want the characters to talk? Do you want sound effects? Do you want to sync the sound? Syncing the sound may feel like a chore; however, if you use Anime Pro it is a quick and straightforward process. Adobe After Effects is another good program for syncing the sound. There are plenty of sound-editing software products available ranging in price and capabilities. I recommend Magix Music Maker for animation sound editing because it is user-friendly, with a variety of sound editing tools, and most importantly it is affordable. I suggest you try it out and decide if it is the right software for you.
Character design is significant to the overall animation. There are many great books on the topic of character design and development, and luckily for you I have read most of them. I suggest Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics and Sterling Publishing's Art of Drawing Manga. Both books are filled with illustrations and useful drawing tips and provide instructions for how to draw characters and position them based on their role in the storyline.
It is important to distinguish a protagonist and antagonist in your animation, and there are a variety of techniques to accomplish this. An obvious method is to make the hero bright and the villain dark; however, this is not the case in the beloved Batman series. In this series, Batman is the protagonist, yet he is very dark. I think most people would agree the Bruce Wayne/Batman figure is so fully developed that it is clear Batman is the hero despite his dark portrayal. If you are creating animation that has a storyline that relies heavily on characters, take the time to develop the characters properly.
If you decide to animate text or shapes, it is important to have a rhythmic soundtrack. In this case, it would be a good time investment to sync the sound because doing so makes it more enjoyable for your audience. You should always consider your audience when creating animation: make sure your animation entertains, informs, and captures your target audience's interest.
Use your imagination and create an animation that reflects your personality and creativity. Be inspired by the world around you, and always remember to "think outside the word" and know that anything is possible. "Think Outside the Word" is the title of my blog, and it is a way of life.

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Easy Animation Software - Top Animation Programs For the Inexperienced

There is almost no such thing as an easy animation software when you're serious about the subject. Animation is an extremely complex area with an often mind-boggling array of terminology and any animation package worth its weight will almost certainly require a steep learn curve. Whatever package you choose, be it 2D or 3D, do ensure it comes with plenty of tutorials, tips and advice.
This brief line-up, in no particular order of preference, is aimed at the hobbyist, enthusiast and those new to the field. Hopefully there should be something to suit all tastes and pockets. The compilation is not exhaustive, excluding some of the more expensive heavyweights such as Maya, Lightwave and 3D Studio Max; but many of the products listed are free or moderately priced, have good reputations, and are all designed to inspire creativity.

• ANMIE STUDIO PRO (2D) create cartoons, anmie and cut-out animations with ease. Add skeletons with the click of a mouse. Import photoshop files with layers intact and build characters from scratch with character wizard. Anmie Studio has excellent lip syncing capabilities, generous multi-sound formats along with full support for YouTube.


• Other popular animation programs with strong YouTube support include, GO ANIMATE (2D), XTRA-NORMAL (3D) and MUVIZU(3D). All three programs allow you to create animations without the need for expensive equipment or specialist training and Muvizu, which is free, provides high-quality sets complete with complex character animation and the facility to collaborate on productions.


• MOVIESTORM, an innovative 3D software program is aimed at amateur film makers wishing to making high quality animated movies and provides the perfect tool with which to learn about film and TV production. Other 3D software packages also popular with artists and filmmakers are DAZ STUDIO (3D) and ICLONE 5 (3D). Iclone 5 is a real-time 3D animation tool with digital actors, visual effects and Microsoft Kinect-ready motion capture whilst Daz Studio, allows you to create stunning digital artwork and animations and is currently free.


• For good lighting and camera effects try SYNFIG (2D). The ambition of Synfig developers was to create an animation software capable of producing film quality output. Synfig is an open source vector based animation program and is free.


• Now if you can, checkout the cartoon strip "Big Buck Bunny" and the film short "Elephants Dream" to see why BLENDER (3D) is a legend in the world of 3D animation software. Software to rival the big boys, available free with a huge fan-base and plenty of tutorials and support.


• For the more adventurous amongst you CRAZYTALK (2D/3D) is a photo to animation engine where you can turn photos, sketches, statues, anything into animatable characters. Media can be inserted directly into the scene and the program supports a variety of formats. Similarly Morpheus (2D/3D) animation software will transform your photos into other things such as cartoons or animals. Blend, mix and exaggerate body parts. Watch a person turn into someone - or something else.


• Remember king Kong and the empire state building? Well if you're into STOP-MOTION photography then IstopMotion (3D) for Macintosh is worth considering. With IstopMotion you can work with your Mac's built in camera or import photos to build your animations. You can even turn your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into a High Definition camera...


• One free 2D animation package with drawing tools similar to Photoshop is PENCIL. Pencil allows for both vector and bitmap graphics and has proved an excellent introductory animation tool. With pencil you can create traditional hand drawn animations on most computer platforms including Mac OS.


• Another 2D substitute for the traditional light table/and paper animation is PLASTIC ANIMATION PAPER (PAP) 4 which is currently free for download. Also currently free for download (but without technical support) is CREATOON 3 (2D) which utilizes the cut-out animation process.


• Lastly a fine example of a solid 2D animation program, renowned for its depth and the quality of technical support is TOON BOOM STUDIO. An excellent application made for animators, by animators.

Good Luck!

Sonia Clarke is a media graduate with a background in community journalism and a passion for all things creative.

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Choosing a Decent 3D Animation Studio

                      Choosing a Decent 3D Animation Studio

Computer animation has turned out to be one of the biggest and most lucrative industries today. Since past few years, the technology of computer animation is getting simpler day by day; at the same time, window of opportunities for talented computer animators is also increasing at a radical pace. Let us have a brief insight at this computer animation.
Technique
Traditionally, in the absence of computer technology, animations were done manually. The most widely used method was making a series of drawings, which were later blended into a film. Another method popularly adopted was by using physical objects or models. Using this method objects or models were placed at a certain place, and images were captured. The objects or models were then moved, and again a set of images were captured, and this process kept on recurring.
Eventually, with the advent of technology, traditional ways were replaced by computer animation. Computer animation or CG animation is the method of creating moving images with the help of computers. Using computers both 2D as well as 3D animation can be created. CG animation is also sometimes referred to as CGI (computer-generated imagery) animation. Images are created on the computer and then are manipulated using various sophisticated CGI software packages. Photorealistic animation involves motion capture, which is a process of recording the movement of people or objects.
CGI Software Packages
Computer animation entirely depends on the use of various CGI software packages. Maya, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, Softimage, V-Ray, Mental Ray, and Z-Brush are some of the examples of CGI software packages. There are plenty of CGI software package options available, although, prices varies according to the functionality of the program.
Using these high-tech CGI software packages, computer animators can create amazing animations. Although, the key reason of amazing computer generated imagery lies with creative vision of the animators.
These days, computer generated animation has a diverse and extensive use ranging from the field of movies, video games, televisions, advertisements, web designs, and even education and research. Since it has a wide range of application, computer generated imagery has seen a steep upward surge over a past few years or so.
People all over the world, especially the young ones, are simply mesmerized by the hyper-real graphics and sound effects that have been introduced in movies, television programs, as well as in commercial adverts. The use of multimedia aspects makes the presentation more alluring as well as effective.

Imaginar offers 3D Animation in London, UK. We are a collective of professional CG artists and together to offer our services in creating premium quality 3d images and 3d animation for all industries. For more information, visit us at http://www.imaginar.co.uk/

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Launching and Promoting Your Anime Blog

If you have a strong interest in a hobby, chances are that you are likely to own a website devoted to your favorite pastime. You might have a domain name lying around that's relevant to your hobby, or have been recently inspired to start a website altogether because of another site you visit often. The anime fandom is an example that I can relate to, as the owner of an anime blog.
You might have surfed by a blog of such in the past, either finding pictures of cosplayers, or tutorials on becoming a cosplayer. Maybe you found a review of an anime or manga series you were interested in, only to find yourself a fan because of one's recommendation. Or maybe you found a review of a figure that caught your attention, inspiring yourself to becoming a collector. If you've been through these scenarios, then here is how to start your very own anime blog.
Differences Between Blogs and Websites
There is a difference between a blog and a website. With a blog, you present your thoughts and ideas directly to visitors, where you, the webmaster, can worry less of the presentation of the page and focus more on producing interesting content right away. With websites, it can be anything besides a blog, which can be a social network site, or a message board. Launching an anime blog has been a popular way to launch as a site at all, giving the webmaster an opportunity to cover their hobby as if it were their very own anime magazine.
Choosing a Hosting Service and Blog Platform
There are many options for hosting a blog. The best way to go is finding a web host provider that utilizes PHP and MySQL that's used in most blog publishing software. While web hosting requires a monthly commitment of no more than $10 a month, there are blog platforms with provided hosting such as WordPress. It's a popular choice for bloggers of all levels and budgets on WordPress.com site, with a full client available from their.org site for self-installation on web hosting services.
There are additional blog platforms such as Blogger and TypePad. Both platforms offer similar features as WordPress, but as someone with several years of anime blogging experience, nothing beats the flexibility of WordPress. While there is more to explain on why WordPress is useful, I think it's best to leave one's curiosity on why this is so after publishing the first post.
Where to Find Inspiration for Content
To get an idea of what to write about, do a search of what other anime bloggers are talking about. Most anime blogs feature anime reviews, opinions of anime news stories, and reports of anime conventions. Don't forget about contests, the biggest draw to any website! For starting content ideas, write a review of a favorite anime or manga series. Introduce readers with a basic synopsis of the story, and why you like or dislike it. If it's a review for a singular episode of an anime, disclose the plot of the previous episode to catch readers up on the events. Be careful not to spoil too much of the story.
Promoting Your Anime Website
Promoting your anime blog is the same as promoting any other blog, though there aren't many websites specifically for anime webmasters to promote their content. A guaranteed option is joining and engaging on anime forums, where you can link back to your blog in your forum signature. However, there are forums that find this as a way to gain backlinks for low quality sites. Most communities make it where the member has to be registered long enough to use a signature to curb abuse.
Lastly, if you enjoy going to anime conventions, considering taking business cards. Cards can be printed at home, or purchased in bulk from printing companies online or locally. Hand out cards to cosplayers after taking their picture so they can find their photo after the event. Business cards can also be left at designated tables for fan organizations. Don't forget to include any links social network accounts, along with the blog's URL, of course!
BONUS: Attending Anime Cons as a Press Member
Another option long after your blog has taken off is gaining access to an anime con as a press member. Doing this allows you get free entry to the convention, and a chance for one-on-one interviews with industry guests, as well as early access to convention events. This works very well for both the event and yourself, as both parties will be getting free exposure for continued growth.

Anime webmasters looking to further promote their content should consider AniBroad, an upcoming anime social network by fans, for fans to promote and share their favorite bookmarks relating to the anime fandom. Visit http://anibroad.net/register to sign up and start broadcasting!

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         Superman Unbound 2013 Review

Summary
Superman Unbound begins with Lois Lane being taken hostage by some heavily armed terrorist. Supergirl and Superman both arrive to save Louis. Lois who now knows Superman's identity as Clark Kent wants to make their relationship public. A roundish shape metallic object shows up in the sky and is heading towards Metropolis. Superman intercepts it and activates its transmitter, after defeating the robot within it. He takes the disabled robot back to his Fortress of Solitude. Supergirl tells him that the robot is one of Brainiac's drone soldiers.
Brainiac used his robot army and his skull ship to invade Kandor (Capital of Krypton). The robots killed some of the citizens of Kandor and also downloaded their knowledge. She tells Superman that her parents and the rest of the remaining Kandorians were taken prisoner by Brainiac. Supergirl was sent to earth, while Kandor was miniaturized by the large skull ship. After an argument with Lois, Superman learns of Brainiacs origins. The being, Brainiac is a former Coluan scientist who augmented himself with cybernetic and genetic enhancements.
Brainiac travels the universe, miniaturizing worlds he invades, and uploads the knowledge of the living people he captures. The planets are not destroyed, he just keeps them in his skull ship. Superman is captured by Brainiac when he tracks him down to a planet that is being invaded much in the same way as Kandor. Superman fights off the robotic mechanisms within Brainiac's ship. He enters a room and is shocked to see a bunch of bottled planets prior to their invasion by Brainiac. Brainiac tells Superman that he has been scanning information about all the planets and of the people. He uploads the information before destroying them.
Brainiac also reveals to Superman that he knew Krypton would eventually be explode and that's why he spared his home world. Earth's location is revealed to Brainiac by Superman's birth rocket guidance system. Brainiac tells Superman his next target is earth before teleporting him away to Kandor. Superman's powers are significantly reduced while on Kandor because of its red sun. He spends some time with his uncle and aunt, Zor-El and Alura. Superman creates an aversion to attract the attention of the drone robots. He defeats the two that appear and uses their teleportation ability to return to the skull ship.
Brainiac is seemingly defeated by the rejuvenated Man of Steel. Superman now has in his hands the shrunken city of Kandor and flies back to earth using the birth rocket. Lois is informed by Supergirl of all what has transpired and alerts the Pentagon of a possible invasion by Brainiac. Elsewhere, Brainiac reawakens, repairs his ship, and heads to earth. He defeats the heroic efforts of earth's forces and encases the planet within his ship. Superman and Supergirl are captured by Brainiac. The legendary Kal-El eventually breaks free from the clutches of Brainiac and an epic battle between them ensues.
Superman Unbound: The Review
Superman Unbound at 75 minutes long is a well put together animated movie. It is well written and will keep you interested. The voice acting and story is top notch. The pace is fast and filled with a lot of action. Superman/Clark Kent is decently voiced by Matt Bomer. I do prefer Tim Daly though. He just sounds more convincing as the heroic Man of Steel. Stana Katic does a great job as Lois Lane. She is very much like the, "stop right there buster", that Margot Kidder brought to the Lois Lane character.
Since Supergirl/Kara Zor-El is a teenager she naturally is whiny and a bit of a brat. Molly Quinn does a good job at making her annoying. I am not familiar with this version of Supergirl since I rarely read recent comics to keep up with the new characters. The only version of Supergirl in the comics I remember wasn't even Kryptonian. She was a shape shifting protoplasmic life-form called "Matrix". Brainiac had the best voice in Superman Unbound. John Noble from The Lord of the Rings and the science fiction themed TV Show, Fringe comes off as cold and menacing as Brainiac. He does a perfect job as the very evil, Brainiac.
I usually enjoy the DC Comics Universe animated movies and Superman Unbound does not disappoint. Out of all the ones I have seen, Superman/Doomsday is the only one that let me down. That one didn't turn out good and seemed rushed. The animation and character designs in Superman Unbound have a lot of detail and they are very vibrant. The animation quality can be considered hit or miss, because at times the characters look too skinny. The design for Superman might come across as being somewhat odd looking to some. He appears to disproportionate throughout some scenes in Superman Unbound.
At times his arms are way too skinny for a guy who has a huge muscular chest. The way his face is drawn makes him look like actor Nicolas Cage. I find that kind of funny considering Nicolas Cage was scheduled to be Superman in the canceled 1998 Superman Lives movie. The movie's script was somewhat based on the Death and Return of Superman storyline. Ironically, Brainiac was the main villain in it. He unleashes Doomsday on earth to kill Superman after he blocked out the sun to weaken him. Jimmy Olsen is drawn to look no older than 13 in Superman Unbound which is also odd. This animation style seen in Superman Unbound somewhat reminds me of Aeon Flux.
Brainiac puts up a good fight in Superman Unbound. Just like in the comics he is a formidable villain. The fight scenes are brutal and not too short. There is also some blood in Superman Unbound since a weakened Man of Steel is seen bleeding in two scenes. Some might be disappointed by the fact that Lois Lane doesn't have a big role in the animated feature. There's hardly any romance between her and Clark Kent. Superman Unbound has a well written plot and the whole movie is entertaining. Superman Unbound is based on the 2008 storyline Superman: Brainiac, which would eventually lead to the New Krypton story arc. I did not read those storylines so I am not familiar with them.

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       Best 4 Anime Thrillers That You Will Love         to Watch

The best thing about anime movies is that you do not have to search frantically for a genre that fits your preferences. Right from kid's entertainment to action to science fiction and to the hardcore adult materials, amine offers everything that you want to enjoy! There won't be a second opinion to it that anime movies have expanded the world of cartoon.
Now if you are an anime lover and wish to collect some of the best anime thrillers, we can help you out.

• Appleseed

If you are interested in breathless thrill then 'Appleseed' should be there in your anime movie library. It centers on the suicide of a policeman's wife and shows how the cop plans to avenge this mishap. Continuous threat of a friend to leak out the truth, impervious prowess of a genetically enhanced group of people and the strong desire to take revenge make 'Appleseed' an anime movie of rough charisma. So, it is just right for those with strong hearts! This first release of 1998 made writer-director Kazuyoshi Katayama a profusely acclaimed figure. Therefore, you should not miss watching it!

• Memories

Are you in the lookout of 'extra'? Then here is a bundled offer for you in the form of 'Memories'. The anime movie is a collection of three different movies that have been compiled under the supervision of Katsuhiro Otomo, the celebrated director of Akira. While the first one of the collection is a spine chilling ghost story, the second one is a hilarious tale about biological weapons. And the third one is a war story that has been presented through the eye of a child witness. The first one 'Magnetic Rose' is an Animatrix production directed by K�ji Morimoto. The second movie 'Stink Bomb' has been directed by Tensai Okamura. The third one 'Loose Cannon' is an Otomo production. Never miss this anime at all!

• The place promised in our early days

Directed by Matako Shinkai, this 2004 release presents a touchy tale of three friends in the backdrop of tense post World War II Japan. The political disintegration of Japan, youth romance and sci-fi technology of this anime movie will keep you glued onto your seat!

• Akira

Our discussion will remain incomplete if we forget 'Akira'. Katsuhiro Otomo was the creator of this movie. He was awarded as 'God of Animation' by the jury of Platform International Animation Festival. What more; Akira became a classic masterpiece soon after its release! Not only did it popularize anime all over the world, film makers also thought of creating its remakes and sequels! The movie takes the viewers to 2019 when a nuclear explosion in Tokyo becomes the catalyst for World War III. To know the rest part of it, you should collect 'Akira' and watch what happens next!

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        Learning 3d Animation and Modeling

Throughout history different devices had been in use to create the illusion of motion or animation. Zoetrope a wheel like device with picture on it was invented in China in 180 A.D. Phenakistoscope, Flip books and then cameras began to show moving pictures. With invention of computer, computers begin to be used for animation.
Hummingbird (1967) a ten minute film was considered as the first computer generated animation film. From then on computers begin to be used for creating 2d and 3d animation. Toy Story (1995) was first feature length 3d animation movie. Then rest is the history with block buster movies such as Avatar, Shrek, Up etc grossing heavily at box offices. 3d Computer Generated Imagery or CGI is now being heavily used in not only Hollywood but throughout the world.
I began my journey of learning animation and modeling. For your convenience I have enumerated my journey.
1. I got a trial version of the 3d animation software and began tinkering. In the beginning I did not know even a bit about this software. I and my brother keep fiddling with buttons in the interface. Through this trial and error we would discover new things each day.
2. Then when we got some basic knowledge of the software and we began making things given in the help menu. Slowly and gradually our skills were getting polished.
3. Almost 1 to 2 years passed in this tinkering. My brother realized he could not go further so he gave up but I kept trying, learning one thing after another. I downloaded learning material and tutorials from the internet.
4. After when I got enough experience I begin to spread the word about animation (at that time no one knew about 3d animation). I showed them my work and they were impressed.
5. People begin to contact me for making modeling and animation. At the same time I began teaching animation. This journey took me almost 9 years.
The journey had not been easy. I face several problems. When my siblings and friends enjoyed watching TV, movies and hanging out, I would sit next to the computer watching video tutorials. Art and all its form require passion and dedication. Without passion you can learn to draw lines and circles but you cannot breathe life into your artwork. Creativity cannot be achieved pain. This journey has been a labor of love for me.

Now I have got decent portfolio. I hope to break into the professional industry in the professional way soon, God willing. That is my story of learning animation at my own. As someone said, God helps those who help themselves. If you have passion, then decide wholeheartedly once to learn this unique art of storytelling. Lucrative business is waiting for you with endless opportunities; the only condition is that you must have Passion.

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3d Animation and Modeling

     

  Learning 3d Animation and Modeling

Throughout history different devices had been in use to create the illusion of motion or animation. Zoetrope a wheel like device with picture on it was invented in China in 180 A.D. Phenakistoscope, Flip books and then cameras began to show moving pictures. With invention of computer, computers begin to be used for animation.

Hummingbird (1967) a ten minute film was considered as the first computer generated animation film. From then on computers begin to be used for creating 2d and 3d animation. Toy Story (1995) was first feature length 3d animation movie. Then rest is the history with block buster movies such as Avatar, Shrek, Up etc grossing heavily at box offices. 3d Computer Generated Imagery or CGI is now being heavily used in not only Hollywood but throughout the world.
I began my journey of learning animation and modeling. For your convenience I have enumerated my journey.
1. I got a trial version of the 3d animation software and began tinkering. In the beginning I did not know even a bit about this software. I and my brother keep fiddling with buttons in the interface. Through this trial and error we would discover new things each day.
2. Then when we got some basic knowledge of the software and we began making things given in the help menu. Slowly and gradually our skills were getting polished.
3. Almost 1 to 2 years passed in this tinkering. My brother realized he could not go further so he gave up but I kept trying, learning one thing after another. I downloaded learning material and tutorials from the internet.
4. After when I got enough experience I begin to spread the word about animation (at that time no one knew about 3d animation). I showed them my work and they were impressed.
5. People begin to contact me for making modeling and animation. At the same time I began teaching animation. This journey took me almost 9 years.
The journey had not been easy. I face several problems. When my siblings and friends enjoyed watching TV, movies and hanging out, I would sit next to the computer watching video tutorials. Art and all its form require passion and dedication. Without passion you can learn to draw lines and circles but you cannot breathe life into your artwork. Creativity cannot be achieved pain. This journey has been a labor of love for me.

Now I have got decent portfolio. I hope to break into the professional industry in the professional way soon, God willing. That is my story of learning animation at my own. As someone said, God helps those who help themselves. If you have passion, then decide wholeheartedly once to learn this unique art of storytelling. Lucrative business is waiting for you with endless opportunities; the only condition is that you must have Passion.

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        Simple Steps to Create Eye-Catchy Animated Product Video

Latest trends in visual media enticed users to try innovative techniques to animated videos. Creating an eye-catchy product video using exclusive effective tools to Power point and demo reels is the simplest and most inexpensive way to showcase your hidden talents to the audience.
The powerful software to create audio-visual aids for live presentation, educational reels, product demo allow you to receive an amazing animated clip or short movies to be used for different sources. Essentially, the software used to create animated videos are, flash, adobe after effects, apple motion, Microsoft power-point, 2D and 3D animations.
As everyone likes to go viral but for some the problem arises is money constraint. Paying hefty amounts to video making is not a cup of their tea, what is required to overcome such remorse is trying to create it by your own.
In this write-up I would love to discuss some of the simple and basic steps to how to create animated product videos.
To begin with -
1. Go for perfect script - Once you have made up your mind to create product video, the first thing you need to consider is write an eye-catchy script to it. Try to pick out the innovative technique to display your product as number 1, in the eyes of the consumers. Take help of your near and dear one to get the best description of your product. As it's your product, so you know better about it than others. Assess its merits and demerits to pick the best script or story. Do not forget to write in chunks merely like a story board or screen play.
2. Cut it into video frames - For video framing part you need to look for an artist friend, who may help you create good characters in the product picture. If you have a creative hand, then try to do it yourself, this may assist in planning the best masterpiece suitable for product presentation. On an average you need to design up to 40 screen shots depicting different movements of character and product.
3. Choose the Right Voice over and audio technique - If you are not reaching the silent picture, then you need to include a perfect voice over to the screen shots. Look for your friends having a good audible voice that perfectly corresponds to the screen shot displayed or played in the video. Try to include ordinary narrative voices that are clear to the ears. You may add background music supporting your animated video.
4. To merge it together - When you are ready with full screen play including the audio/ visual effects put it all together to see how it goes on TV or air. Check it thoroughly before making it live over the internet or radio. Put some aftereffects in it making it look more authentic and catchy in the eyes of users. If you still feel that the animated product video is not up to the mark and require a professional hand. Browse online to hire the best video production company to animated or product videos.

Feel free to get it reviewed for your shortcomings. This will make you improve your skills to create better animation product video than before. There are plenty of instructional guides or videos available over the internet to assist you to try the passionate creative pursuit liberally.

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Unlimited Anime Downloads - The Best Gift to Any Anime Fan

If you are looking for a gift to anybody who is an anime fan, unlimited anime downloads would be a perfect choice. If you don't know much about this Japanese style of animation and have never watched any of the series, you are likely to underestimate the impact anime videos have on their numerous fans all over the world. Compare it with any other addictive hobby and you will understand that anything related to anime can become a dream gift for an anime lover.

Unlimited anime downloads available on subscription or a lifetime membership basis is the most obvious choice if you want to make your recipient really happy. Imagine, he or she will be able to download and watch all the latest series absolutely for free! Your gift will be much appreciated especially if the recipient is a kid or a teenager, who may not afford to download paid anime videos.
The sites for unlimited anime downloads vary, so you need to choose carefully in case you want to come up with a really cool gift. The widest selection of downloads, full series, good quality, professional technical support and file converting software are some of the main features you should look for.
Cost-wise, you may opt for a limited period subscription which is quite cheap, but once it is over, your recipient will have to pay to continue using the site, or stop watching his/her favorite anime series, which can be very frustrating.

Therefore, the best gift option is a lifetime access to unlimited anime downloads - this means, you will need to buy a permanent membership for a one-time flat fee. Once the membership is bought, there are no recurrent charges whatsoever, and your happy recipient can start downloading and watching the exciting anime series immediately.
Don't worry, such a gift will not shatter you budget. Most of the sites, providing unlimited anime downloads charge less than $50 for a granted lifetime access. And while you may spend the same amount to buy something different, you can be sure that with the recipient's favorite anime videos you just can't go wrong.
Some other variants of gifts to an anie fan may include anything related not only to his/her favorite series and characters, but even to Japanese culture in general. However, if you need a surefire anime fan gift for any occasion, unlimited anime downloads will definitely get all thumbs up, irrespective of your recipient's gender, age and occupation.

Grab your unlimited anime downloads today from my entertainment blog.

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3 Ways to Download Anime Movies

Look no further if you want to know how to download anime movies. As you read on, you would realize that the search for your favorite Japanese cartoons like Bleach and Naruto is over. This is because this article would show you several ways to download anime movies without costing much at all.
What are the ways to get such movies to watch without overpaying?
Here, we reveal 3 ways which quite a number of people are using. Be ready to be glued to the television or computer for hours from now. There are tons of good animations around to entertain you.
1. Free Sites
Have you heard of P2P? No doubt that these places can let you download anime movies for free, this is no free lunch in this world really. When you use their services, there is a way you would have to "pay" them which is to view their sponsored ads. You get them through adware that are secretly installed onto your PC. Beware of other harmful elements like computer viruses and spyware. And not forgetting about the slow file transfer.
2. Fansubs Clubs
Nowadays, you see them more and more. Fansubs are dubbed versions of the original cartoons into other local languages. They are found in private fan clubs for you to download anime movies and read their discussions. Sad to say, many do so against the law. Also, these are hobbyist sites and often low on bandwidth resources. So frequent hangs are a norm.
3. Paid Anime Clubs
There are now several sites or clubs that offer you a membership to download anime movies. Each membership gives you unlimited access to the hundreds of both new and the old cartoon classics. It is normally priced at $30 over. In case you are worried that there are bandwidth restrictions, be assured there are not. You can also burn them onto CDs or DVDs so that you and your family can watch them on the television.
The popularity of paid membership sites is rising faster than the rest. The reason is perhaps due to its affordability for anyone to download anime movies. Join the thousands of fans who are indulging in them at my cartoon blog right now

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Why Do People Watch Anime Movies?

Different people from different financial backgrounds and age groups are interested in watching anime or Japanese cartoons. Some people go further in this arena and they become hardcore fans of this type of show. But, this type of behavior is quite uncommon, particularly in the Western Culture. When this is the case, some of you might be interested in understanding why people are more enticing towards this type of show:

Many people interested in this kind of show are not hesitant in explaining the difference between animated movies and other cartoons. Even, some of them argue that the term 'cartoons' denote to western cartoons exclusive of animated alternatives under this category. Fundamentally, animations are a genre of cartoons that is known to have its origin in Japan. The characters and drawing styles under this style are generally compared with those characters from Western nations.
This genre of cartoons gained popularity in the country of Japan in 1930s as a means of storytelling. However, it has gained recent popularity in the other nations as well thereby drawing the interest and attention of people from non-Japanese cultures too. It was also believed that the characters created in this nation can help people from other nations to understand and speak Japanese language.

One of the important qualities of anime films and shows is that it has a close association with the Japanese culture. The movies created under this category have unique plots that tickle the fancy of the audience. Generally, the characters created in this category will have blonde and light-colored hair and they generally have expressive and large eyes. These kinds of characters is mostly liked by people and the shows and movies under this category often leave some things to the imagination of the viewers. One of the important reasons behind its popularity is that it has a new thing to offer every time it is watched.
In addition to being watched for entertainment purpose, this type of films are being viewed as a separate genre these days. As long as professionals in these fields keep on developing their skills and ideas, people can continue to find different types of characters under the animated movies.

Generally, it is believed that this type of film is meant for kids, but the fact is that nowadays, even elders are showing interest towards the content of these films. Also, those created under this category are turning out to be films that can be watched along with the whole family.

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7 Important Things Every 3D Artist Must Know

If you have always wanted to be a 3D artist, having an interest and passion in the career provides you with a good foundation to start from. Although any art related skill requires talent, you can improve your skills if you have a burning desire to learn. However, to make an impact in the industry, there are 7 important things every 3D artist must know. They include:
Camerawork
To make a good 3D artist you need to have some exceptional camera skills. To capture a really good image requires getting a shot that is out of the ordinary. Although you may get with average camera skills and supplementing with good software and editing skills, the initial shot determines the outcome of the final material. No amount of editing can replace a shot of genius. It is about getting an amazing shot that only a very good artist like can see.
Software
As an artist, being able to use the available software effectively is a big boost to your job. Not only does the software make it easier to work, it also allows you to do some extraordinary things. The important thing about using any software does not lie in understanding everything it is meant to do, but by understanding what the software can do to enhance your skills to produce better quality of work. It helps to keep updated on the latest software and trends in case a client requests you use a specific platform.
Making a Scene
The joy of being an artist is that you are allowed to use your creative skills to bring images to life. You make a decision on the items to include and their arrangement. This gives you the power to transform any image. It is therefore important to keep the images on your scenes as realistic as possible for maximum effect.
Lighting
One of the most important aspects of any piece of art is light. The amount of light on an object conveys different moods by changing the intensity of colors. As a good 3D artist, you should be able to use light to great effect. To be good at lighting you have to experiment a lot. You may want to consider lighting at different angles or even using different colors of light. As you progress you will learn what works and what does not, remember light will make or break your images.
Rendering
After you have done all the work, you have to render it to produce the final image. While it may seem simple to just export your work, you need to have a good understanding of the rendering settings of your software. These settings will ultimately affect the speed it takes to produce the image and also the quality output.
Rigging
While doing animation you need to learn to give movement to characters. The process of rigging allows you to give your characters the ability to move and talk. This is one skill that requires patience and once you master it, you will be able to work faster.
Texture
For any image to be seen clearly, it has to have great texture. Even if you produce great work and get the texture wrong, the work will not be appealing. You therefore have to polish and perfect your texture skills over time.
Having looked at the above it is clear that as long as you use your talent, you can produce some good quality material. These tips will improve you and make you an all-round 3D artist.

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