Who invented 3d animation

One of the first displays of computer

animation was Future world (1976),
which included an animation of a
human face and a hand that had
originally appeared in the 1972
experimental short A Computer
Animated Hand, created by University
of Utah students Edwin Catmull and
Fred Parke.
What is animation?

 Animation is all about generating a chain of drawings or pictures taken by way of a

simulation procedure for creating movement. It is a type of optical illusion through which
we are able to see still images or drawings moving. The procedure involves the
manifestation of motion as a result of displaying still pictures or photographs one after the
other at the rate of 24 pictures per second. A video program or motion picture is
considered one of the most common methods of presenting animation. However, there are
various other forms that can be used for presenting animation. Here, we will try having an
idea about 3D Animation and the difference between 3D and 2D Animation.
What is 3D Animation?

It is the process of generating three-dimensional moving images in a digital

environment. Careful manipulation of 3D models or objects is carried out within 3D software
for exporting picture sequences giving them the illusion of animation or movement. However,
this is completely based on the technique used for manipulating the objects. The procedure
of generating 3D is sequentially categorized into three main sections and these are
modeling, layout and animation and rendering.
 Modeling is the phase that describes the procedure of generating 3D objects within a
certain scene.
• Layout and animation phase describes the process followed for positioning and
animating the objects within a certain scene.
• Rendering described the end result or output of completed computer graphics. The
process of production is successfully completed with the careful combination of the
sections mentioned above and also some other sub-sections. The market is filled with
several software used for the creation of 3D Animation and these range from the
professional high-end ones to the affordable low-end versions. Next, we will try and get
through with the differences between the two animations.
Differences in Techniques Used for Creating
Animation

There are different types of techniques used for

creating 2D and 3D animated objects and this is
another major difference between 2D and 3D
Animation. Rotoscopy, Anime, onion skimming, twining
and morphing are the main techniques used in 2D
Animation. On the other hand, 3D Animation involves
the use of techniques like appearance sketching, arena
building, appearance modeling, abating, camera setup,
texturing, alteration and bond and rendering.
Time Investments in Creating 3D and 2D Animations
The time required for creating 3D and 2D Animations is completely
dependent on the assignment. There are some assignments that can be
created very quickly while there are others that take time. Time
investment is also dependent on the request of the client and the
different creative factors used for creating the animations. It is to be
noted that creating 3D requires more time. This is because; it is a
detailed procedure involving characters that have long life spans. 2D
Animations can also be created quickly for specific videos while the
work for the entire assignment is evenly distributed throughout the
procedure. Creating 3D Animation needs a very strong and clear
understanding of the entire assignment between the animator and the
client. This is because a good amount of work is done during the initial
rigging procedure. This is the procedure where the computer compiles the
animation work in video format which takes some time. 2D Animation