Use of 3D Modeling in 3D Animation Films; Techniques, Application, Challenges and Future Directions

Rapid development in computer graphics has completely altered the animation film production scenario, with 3D modeling being an integral part of it. Right from experimental computer graphics animation films to full-feature animation films, 3D modeling has had an impact on animation films regarding visual authenticity, realism, and efficiency of production. It has been seen that 3D animation films rely heavily on 3D modeling for character or environment creation and authenticity in films. However, it has not been covered comprehensively anywhere that 3D animation films can be completely understood not only by its theoretical aspects but also by its history, inclusion in production pipeline, authenticity, challenges, and future potential of 3D modeling in animation films. In this research paper, an effort has been put forward for understanding the importance of 3D modeling in 3D animation films in terms of theoretical aspects, history, and inclusion in production pipeline, authenticity, challenges, and future potential of 3D modeling in animation films. At last, real-time rendering, AI, procedural modeling, etc., will be discussed for its future potential in animation films.