3D Industry & Career
3D Career Specializations in the CGI & VFX industry
Check out our new section on the 3D industry of CGI animated films and visual effects to learn all about the 3D production process, the different career specialisations, the top schools, the best work locations and more...
2D / 3D Texture Artists – Digital Painters
Texture Artists Texture artists are the digital painters of the virtual world. They are used in everything from 3D animation films, TV series, visual effect sequences in live-action movies, commercials and video games. They responsible for creating the overall colored look for 3D models, based on designs made by the '2D concept art' department in pre-production. 3D models are a flat grey or uniform color, if any, when coming out of the modeling departments. They […]
3D Organic Modeling Surfaces and Characters
What is an Organic Model In the 3D computer graphics world, an organic model doesn't mean that it is certified without chemicals. Organic modeling refers to the shape of the 3D model being created. In fact, organic modeling is generally considered to be the opposite of hard surface modeling, even though the distinction isn't as clear in practice (read more about it here). An organic model is defined as a 3D model that represents a […]
3D Natural Environment Artists – Digital World Builders
What is a 3D Environment Artist? An environment artist is not a type of environmental activist who expresses his art using elements of the natural world. In the field of 3D computer graphics, film animation and video games, an environment artist is someone who assembles digital worlds. It is not, however, entirely in opposition, as many 3D artists are also more environmentally conscious. But the main difference is that the purpose of their art form […]
3D Computer Hardware
Guide to Finding the Best Computer Hardware for 3D Graphics
Introduction Check out our complete selection of articles on finding the best computer components at optimal price. We'll guide you through all the important technical details you need to know on your hunt for the best deals. If you know what to look for in electronics, you can save a great deal of money. This guide is aimed at those who want to start making 3D computer graphics, multimedia, gaming, and films. But it also applies […]
Computer Requirements for 3D Graphics
Minimum Requirements Are you looking to know if your computer can handle 3D projects? Wether you're starting a 3D animation program or you want to make 3D computer graphics at home, this article is for you. Here are the essential components of a computer required to make 3D graphics efficiently. In this page, we break down each computer component into 3 ranges of prices so that you can aim for your target budget. […]
What is the Best Processor (CPU) for 3D Rendering
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) The processor or CPU is arguably the most important component of your computer. It is the main chip involved in every calculations needed for any electronic device to function. This little bit of genious calculates all the outputs you are expecting a computer to do. Not only can it calculate Excel spreadsheet results, but it also directs what every other component in the computer does. Therefore, it also connects you […]
How to Find the Best Video Card (GPU) for 3D
GPU Introduction The GPU, short for the Graphics Processing Unit, is the processing chip dedicated to computing every visual information to display on a monitor. The GPU is the second most important component of a computer system, after the CPU. It can be either: Integrated: Combined with the CPU Dedicated: A separate add-on electronic card What is called the graphics card or video card is the physical container housing the dedicated GPU with its electronic […]