Over recent years the popularity of 3D animation movies has boomed. What many thought of as a ‘fad’ or a gimmick has actually proven to become a preferred medium of viewing for many. Now, 3D is becoming available within the home as the first generation of 3D TV’s enters the market place.

Although not quite the same, 3-Dimensional characters and buildings, cars, motorbikes have long been popular in animation before 3D specs came along. Since Pixar launched its early movies (most notably Toy Story) the genre of computer generated animation has never left the screens.

3D animation software is not expensive!

How times change so quickly. Ten years or so ago you’d be lucky to find the best 3D animation software for under the thousand or more price bracket. As technology has improved and software prices have plummeted, computer generated animation as a hobby has found its way into the average persons home.

It is now possible to pick up some of the best 3D software for well under $100 in some cases. The main stumbling block for most people is not the price of 3D animation software today, but just how to use it! Read the rest of this entry »