ABSTRACT
New visual design possibilities have opened up: from stylized cartoons to photo-realistic creatures and worlds, all the way to interactive games and immersive virtual reality (VR) – everything is possible now by means of 3D computer animation. The dominant and generally most visible application of 3D animation is in the field of entertainment: from animated feature films, commercials, film and TV productions with digital characters and visual effects (VFX) all the way to games for computers, consoles and mobile devices, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR). 3D animation is basically a continuation of 2D animation with other (technological) tools: the computer and pertinent animation software. The artistic fundamentals and design techniques are mostly the same as with traditional 2D animation, but 3D animation differs in working methods and production stages as well as the technical implementation on the computer. Before starting to work in the 3D software, one should have a precise idea about what wants to be achieved artistically.
