My Topic is “The development and main style of 3D animation” .（PPT1）
What you see here is Claymation, Claymation is one of the origins of 3D animation, which every 3D animation enthusiast should understand and master. Among them, outstanding works include: “Gumby”, “Wallace and Gromit”, “A Close Shave”, “Robot Chicken”, “Pingu”, “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. “Robot Chicken” is a work of the 21st century; the others are masterpieces of the 20th century. (PPT2, 3)
There is no doubt that the Claymation 3D technique is extraordinarily primitive and does not require CGI. It fully reflects the wisdom of animation designers. (PPT4)
With the introduction of CGI technology, the visual effects of 3D animation have gradually improved. In the 80s and 90s there appeared “Luxo Jr”, “Tin Toy”, “Knick Knack” and “Toy Story”. 3D technology gradually replaced 2D technology (PPT5)
The 21st century, 3D animation showed a blossoming posture. The increase in computer processing speed and software development is indispensable. (PPT6)
The following are some of the well-known works in 3D animation at the beginning of the 21st century. Most of these works come from DreamWorks Animation LLC, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. (PPT6)
The excellent visual effects of 3D animation are used in various fields. In the 1960s, William Fetter used 3D technology to complete the Boeing Co. pilot design. As early as 2009, Power has summarized the application of 3D animation. The case on the right reflects the results and efficacy of the specific application of 3D animation. (PPT7)
Hyun et al. (2016) show that 3D animation production is not as simple as people have guessed. So, we need to keep learning. Next, I want to share with you my favourite creative style. Kress and Van Leeuwen (2006) proposed Visual judgment as the standard of identification has become naturalists’ consensus. Due to that, both realism and naturalism are recognized as the leading theories of 3D animation technology. (PPT8)
In naturalism or realism, authenticity and expression are two styles with noticeable differences but frequently appearing. 3D animation attempts to achieve an expression of various complex content in the form of imitation. Imitation may be real or beyond. As mentioned in Power (2009), animators are continually trying to use different expression styles to achieve outstanding expression of the character’s psychology, emotions, and actions.
Affected by this concept, I think that expressiveness tends to the style of most 3D animations, and authenticity is more concerned in 3D film. Terzidis (2003: 58) implies that expressiveness has more advantages than authenticity; expressiveness stems from reality but transcends reality. Davis (1999) once described that expressiveness uses a specific exaggerated technique to make it easier for people to gather in the creative mind. The difference between them is like dancing and walking (P. 3). This undoubtedly strengthened my belief in using expressiveness.
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In terms of plot focus, I believe the New Romantic Theory of Expression. The plot should be fast and slow, light and heavy, with ups and downs. There are rough description and precise rendering. (PPT10)
Criticism
Many of the 3D animations we see belong to the category of supernaturalism and surrealism. (PPT11)
From phenomenology, surrealism and overly exaggerated expressiveness have affected the educational significance of the work, which has caused strong misleading. (PPT12)