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Blender 2.8 Animating a Game Asset

In this tutorial, we discuss setting up Blender 2.8 to animate a rigged model, preparatory to export to Unity 3d or other game engines. We learn how to set keyframes, create actions, extrapolate movement from root bones, and other important aspects of animation within Blender 2.8 

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Animation Production for Batman & Industry Workflows

Simon Warwick talked about his mentorship at CG Spectrum, animation production for Batman: Arkham City, current stage of technologies and more. Introduction & Career My name is Simon Warwick and I’m a mentor at CG Spectrum. I started my career as a character animator and it evolved into a technical animation role over the years. My first couple of gigs… Continue Reading Animation Production for Batman & Industry Workflows

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A Deeper Dive into Auto-Tracking in SynthEyes

– Matthew Merkovich has released a detailed 3 part video series looking at the auto-tracking features of SynthEyes. Watch them on Vimeo (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3). Also released is the first part of a new series that examines the theory and practice of supervised tracking in SynthEyes. Source: cgpress.org

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Watch ‘Spring’, the Blender Animation Studio’s latest Open Movie

Spring is late this year. Covered by a sea of clouds, a valley stands still in the icy grip of winter. A shepherd girl and her loyal dog have to face ancient spirits in order to continue the cycle of life. Spring is the latest short film produced by Blender Animation Studio. Made in Blender… Continue Reading Watch ‘Spring’, the Blender Animation Studio’s latest Open Movie

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Production of League of Legends K/DA – POP/STARS. Video by Fortiche

The Team of Fortiche shared the details behind the production of the recent hit K/DA – POP/STARS. Incredible League of Legends animated video in retrospective. Most of the answers are given collectively by Arnaud Delord, Jérôme Combe, Pascal Charrue, and Hervé Dupont with Barthelemy Maunoury talking about animation.  Introduction Author: Could you introduce yourself to us? Where are you based? What projects have you… Continue Reading Production of League of Legends K/DA – POP/STARS. Video by Fortiche

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Программа-Инкубатор от FlatPyramid в Сфере Анимации, Игр и Киберспорта

В данный момент мы стремимся инвестировать, производить и совместно руководить разработкой и производством 2D- или 3D-анимации, игрового и киберспортивного контента. По сути, наша цель – финансировать и разрабатывать такого рода контент. При необходимости мы будем поддерживать вас 3D-моделями с нашей платформы, финансово инвестируем в вашу компанию, с получением доли в акционерном капитале и обеспечим руководство… Continue Reading Программа-Инкубатор от FlatPyramid в Сфере Анимации, Игр и Киберспорта

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Top 10 3d Animation Design And 3d Modeling Finds For December 2018

Hey 3D animators and other folks interested in 3d modeling and animation video production. From now on, each month we will be preparing a new collection of the most interesting posts around the world related to 3D animation 3D modeling and visual fx industry. This month there was a big competition, so we had the problem… Continue Reading Top 10 3d Animation Design And 3d Modeling Finds For December 2018

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What Are the Best Schools for 3D Computer Animation?

Picking a school is a huge decision. It’s probably one of the most important decisions that most people are faced with in their young lives. The schools on this list all have fantastic 3D computer animation programs, and they’re all well connected with professionals and animation studios. However, at the end of the day, the best 3D animation school… Continue Reading What Are the Best Schools for 3D Computer Animation?

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What Most People Don’t Know About 3D Animation

Many people across the world enjoy 3D animations by Pixar and Disney for their humor and the endless things that can be done with the power of computer animation. What most people do not care to think about is the time and effort that goes into creating these works. As a former animation major who… Continue Reading What Most People Don’t Know About 3D Animation

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MAXON’s Cinema 4D Release 20 Available Now

Leading 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions developer MAXON has launched Cinema 4D Release 20 (R20). The next gen professional application offers high-end tools and features for VFX and motion graphics artists, including a major expansion of the MoGraph toolset, new volume-based modeling tools, simplified CAD files import and node-based material system. “Cinema 4D R20 delivers… Continue Reading MAXON’s Cinema 4D Release 20 Available Now

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Robotic Camera Rig Creates 3D Animations With Light

 Instead of repeatedly standing in front of a camera and waving an LED bulb to create long-exposure light paintings, Josh Sheldon automated the process with an impressive photography rig that takes orders directly from 3D animation software. The resulting animations, made with precise camera moves and robot-controlled lights, are like nothing you’ve ever seen. https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–A9fwGSy9–/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/xmxhjgxvz6aux552j4ff.mp4 But don’t… Continue Reading Robotic Camera Rig Creates 3D Animations With Light

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Character Animation 101: Creating a 2D Mesh

Gamasutra started a really awesome guide for Character Animation, let’s check it. Learn the basics of 2D character animation for film and game design through this introductory series, led by artist and DeepMotion intern, Frances Sierra. Follow her as she uses Creature for the first time, bringing to life an original character. This series will… Continue Reading Character Animation 101: Creating a 2D Mesh

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3D Model Animation – Setting Up The Scene

Setting up the scene for the process of 3D model rendering which will animate the model are crucial to define how the model will interact with the scene in which it is placed. Some of our favorite animated films that are created with 3D models use thousands of hours of animations and techniques in lighting,… Continue Reading 3D Model Animation – Setting Up The Scene

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Exona Supercar Designed By Me

I’m self taught designer and 3d artist.I’d like to share with you my supercar concept which was featured on many carblogs around the world last year.It is my Exona supercar concept which was created on ferrari 458 italia wheel base.It wasn’t my intention to create a ferrari look,but at the end I had italian design.I… Continue Reading Exona Supercar Designed By Me

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