Product Manager at CGWire
Hard surface modeling is essential to 3D animation—from coffee cups to spacecraft. Learn how artists build detailed environments with the right topology, clean geometry, and time-saving techniques like kitbashing and subdivision modeling.
Exaggeration is a key animation principle that pushes emotion, timing, and poses beyond realism to tell more impactful stories. Learn how animators use it across design, sound, and camera work to create iconic scenes.
Levels of detail (LOD) help animators optimize performance by adjusting rendering complexity based on a scene’s needs. From bump mapping to texture baking, learn how LOD keeps 3D animation efficient without sacrificing quality.
The Slow In and Out principle makes animations feel more natural by replicating real-world acceleration and deceleration. Learn how to use easing curves, secondary actions, motion trails, and keyframe placement to create smoother transitions in animation.
Previsualization (previs) is the key to planning complex animation scenes before production. From storyboards to animatics, previs artists shape the blueprint for smooth, cost-effective workflows. Learn how previs enhances storytelling, camera work, and timing!
Follow-through & overlapping action bring realism and fluidity to animation. From hair swaying after a stop to clothing trailing behind movement, these principles add weight and believability. Learn how to apply them effectively in our latest article!
Squash & Stretch isn’t just for cartoons—it’s key to making animation feel natural and dynamic. Learn how this principle adds weight, flexibility, and believability to motion in our latest article.
Blender and Maya are two of the most popular 3D animation tools, but which one is right for you? This guide compares their features, pricing, strengths, and best use cases to help you decide.
Anticipation is key to making animation feel natural and impactful. Learn how this principle guides movement, builds tension, and enhances storytelling.
