If you want the very best, then Autodesk Maya stands out as the go-to app for the animation industry. For professional ...

Paperman balances the unique tension between 2D and 3D animation at Disney Since the acquisition of Pixar, Disney has been at a crossroads. One path leads to the past, its storied tradition of classic ...

The debate about 2d versus 3d animation is becoming increasingly irrelevant as more artists use an integrated 2d/3d approach thanks to the new generation of powerful animation tools.

It's relatively accessible compared to 3D animation (see below) and it allows a lot of flexibility since almost any style of art can be used. There are various 2D animation techniques.

Cartoon Animator 4 will release in April 2019 with Smart IK, 3D Head Creator and Live performance capture (webcam facial mocap), all new tools to elevate 2D animation production.

With almost ever animation studio now working with 3D animation, Disney going back to 2D might set them apart from other studios once again.

Further, there are limits to designing 3D models, while 2D drawings are highly malleable. This leads to some awkwardness when 2D and 3D animation combine.

The opening movie for Monark features both 2D and 3D animation and sets the tone for the upcoming RPG as it explodes with colorful visuals.

A ShotGrid-based pipeline helps Mighty's remote team manage workloads while connecting with international artists.