Throughout the history of animation, rendering technology has been constantly evolving to deliver more realistic and stunning images to audiences. This article will delve into the development history of 2D rendering and 3D technology and their impact on the animation industry.
Traditional 2D animation has always won the love of the audience with its unique artistic style and delicate hand-drawn performance. From early hand drawing to digital processing, 2D animation has continued to evolve over the past few decades. Early traditional hand-drawn animation accumulated a large audience through its depiction of surrealism and laid a principled foundation for the development of the animation industry (12 Principles).
Note: The 12 principles of animation were first summarized by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas. They are one of the core team members of Disney Animation and have participated in the creation of many classic animated films, such as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Cinderella” and “Dumbo”.
These 12 principles first appeared in one of their books, Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life, first published in 1981.
Like other industries, the development of the animation industry is also inseparable from the influence of the world situation. With the rapid development of computer technology, 3D animation technology has gradually emerged. If 2D is a portrayal of surrealism, then 3D is a portrayal of realism. Through continuous innovation in modeling, animation, and rendering software, artists can create lifelike characters and scenes that provide audiences with immersive audio-visual experiences. From Pixar’s “Toy Story” to Disney’s “Frozen,” 3D animation works have followed or even led the wave of the technological era, industrializing the animation production process based on the principles of traditional animation to meet growing demand.
In 2018, Spider-Man Parallel Universe, which won many awards including the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, officially brought the charm of 2D rendering 3D technology into the public eye. This technology not only combines the artistry of 2D and the convenience of 3D with the advantages of realism, but also It shows the infinite development possibilities of animation. It is being increasingly applied and optimized and is gradually forming a new digital art, surprisingly leading new industry trends.
In general, the development of the animation industry is based on the influence of computer technology, and changes in the computer field are also closely related to the iteration of the entertainment industry. 2D animation started the dream in the hearts of the first generation of animators. 3D helped this dream become no longer distant. New technologies continue to develop with the demand. Although AI technology is becoming increasingly perfect and may have an indelible impact on the entire industry, I believe that changes in the industry will only change our path to our dreams. The only thing that remains unchanged is our enthusiasm for our dreams.