The Best 3D Animation Software - Review of Popular 3D Computer Animation Programs

Posted: Jul 19, 2009 |Comments: 3 | Views: 1,764 |

You may be one of those animators that are determined that everything is going to be done by hand when it comes to your animation career. You may be shocked to learn that many of the big animation studios rely so much on software nowadays that they have their own specifically designed packages. This does not mean that you should shelve the basics of fundamentals or your drawing skills. What it means is you should enhance your career opportunities with every avenue that is open to you.

Now being convinced that you have to delve into the animation software world where do you begin? You need to do some research and determine the major animation software that is current yet well established. This is what makes them reputable.

To start with, you are going to learn the name of Adobe Flash. They fast became the leaders for setting the standards for web animation. It has got to the point where entire applications such as e-commerce are being able to function with extensive applications which incidentally are interactive as well. Every computer just has to be able to accept applications for flash movies. It is the trend, and with their quick down load feature, it just makes them all the more desirable. It has now gotten to the point where downloads are not longer required by way of a plug in. This is thanks to the most up to date browsers integrating flash players.


If you feel that, your skills go beyond Adobe flash then take a close look at Maya or Autodesk is its common name. This is software is so powerful that even seasoned animators are still learning about it. A full 3D graphics program will take you into the world of paint affects, rendering and various animations. Although this is a very enticing software package, it is so complex it is more applicable for use in the production houses. It has been used in the inception of Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings and a whole host of other top name animations.

3D Studio Max is software that you are most likely going to come across on your research for animation software. This software has made its claim to fame by being used extensively in the video game development and was used in the production of games such as Grand Theft Auto and GameCube just to name a few. This software is however beginning to make its mark it film production. It has powerful controls over dynamics and shading as well as realistic lighting.

To introduce yourself to animation software you may want to start with simple but reputable programs, move up slowly to more advanced programs as your perfect your skills, and gain your confidence. You most likely will end up enjoying working with this type of software and in the end be glad that you pushed yourself into new technology. Remember those these are an enhancement to your basic and fundamental skills. It is important that you do not neglect these aspects of your capabilities.

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