Computer Animation Takes The Lead
There's really no stopping the various types of
media from going high-tech. The technology used from the broadcast and print media
to the multimedia is advancing almost every day. Animation in movies and
television is just one example.
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The animation is responsible for the funny, adorable and
sometimes tough cartoon characters we love to see on TV and in the movies.
Before, the making of cartoons was just done manually (drawn by hand) but
now, computer animation is the latest trend. Walt Disney used to be synonymous
to cartoons but today, numerous companies have gotten into the business of
animation. The latest buzz is that Disney Animation officers are planning to
return the Walt Disney studios in Burbank, California to its original status as
an exclusive hand-drawn animation company. "Lilo and Stitch" was
Disney's last hand-drawn and big hit animated film.
Computer animation makes use of two-dimensional (2D)
and three-dimensional (3D) computer graphics. When used in films, it is
referred to as computer-generated imagery or imaging (CGI). This digital
technology has somehow replaced the stop motion animation of 3D models and
frame-by-frame animation of two-dimensional illustrations.
In making 3D animations, objects or models are
normally built on the computer monitor and 3D figures are manipulated with a
so-called virtual skeleton. For 2D animations, separate drawings and separate
transparent layers are used even without a virtual skeleton.
Computer-animated films usually cover animal
characters such as in "Finding Nemo," fantasy characters like
"Shrek" and "Monsters, Inc." as well as humans that are
still cartoons such as "The Incredibles." A more realistic simulation
of humans has been attempted via the movie "Final Fantasy: The Spirits
Within" but it needs further improvement.
Other than the U.S., another highly-developed a country that has a great fascination for animation is Japan. Anime (short for
animation) in Japan became famous because of its unique format of storytelling
compared to the country's live-action industry. Japan is known for its robot
anime like the Gundam, Voltes V and Mazinger Z that became classics in The 1980s. The origin of Japanese anime can be traced to the early 20th century
when Yamamoto explored the techniques in animation that were being done in
Germany, France, Russia, and the United States at that time. Anime has also been
greatly influenced by the Japanese manga and light novels and covers genres
such as action, adventure, children's stories, drama, comedy, fantasy, horror,
science fiction, and romance.
Animation companies actually have a staff of
creative people who can really draw well. Some of them have also outsourced
their services and have put up offices in countries whose citizens are blessed
with great talent in drawing and have a passion for animation.
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