All Aspects and Areas of 3D Animation Applications

By Michael VK

3D Animation certainly became the new fad this year with box office hits such as 
The Lion King 3D, Toy Story 3, as well as Puss in Boots, just to name a few. 
3D Animation technology is growing and expanding everyday and has surpassed the movies. 
There are more and more outlets for animators to choose from such as 3D Animation 
Applications. Let's explore some other avenues that 3D animators can take on. 
Or, if you are not an animator but enjoy 3D animation, take a look at some other 
areas where it is applied.

Video Games:

The video game industry is similar to the movie industry where stories and scenarios can be created. The only difference is the player creates the outcome. 2D video games have recently become a thing of the past. Now there are graphic animations that almost look real such as; World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Madden. Not only is 3D animation applied in these video games but also they are very detail oriented and truly give a whole new demeanor of playing. If you are an animator looking to create a video game, there is free software you can download for more casual video game development. These include 3D Adventure Studio, and RPG Maker XP. If you are thinking about becoming a hardcore game designer you may want to try these software programs; The 3D Game maker and Game Studio.

Maps and Tourism

Who needs a flat map when you can actually see where you are going with 3D maps? People are now able to get a better understanding of their destination by physically viewing the geographical location. It truly is an amazing advancement in technology. I am putting my money on 3D animated GPS navigation devices. I think those are probably in the works right about now. 3D animation is taking over.

Architecture

Not only is 3D animation fun for gamers and tourism but also in the architecture industry. Now architects can map their structure to a T by seeing the final product before a brick is laid or wall is assembled. 3D graphics now bring the idea and imaginary visual to life. Blueprints become visually realistic in programs like Autodesk, Photo Modeler, and Maya. Not only is 3D animation helpful for the designer but it helps sell ideas to potential investors as well. If investors can see the final product on a screen before it is built, it allows them to make a clear decision on the overall project.

Education

3D Animation has been greatly applied to education. It serves as an excellent learning tool for students and especially those who are visual learners. With 3D programs, specifically those in the medical field, they can get a better understanding of what the real life experiences will be like.

Pursue your 3D animation dreams because there is no better time than now to get involved in the industry. If you are a fan of 3D, make sure you explore the other applications of 3D animation and not just going to the movies to wear the funky glasses!