Animator Radical Axis, Inc. Three Magicians (2D/3D test)
What were the lessons learned on your 2D/3D project?
In this project I learned the importance of planning the shots ahead and breaking them up into 2D and 3D elements before hand. This makes it easier going forward, instead of blindly guessing at what should be 2D or 3D.
Did your project use 2D on paper or use Cintiq/Wacoms etc.?
For my 2D elements I used Photoshop and Flash on a Cintiq.
What was the biggest challenge you or your team had to overcome using 2D and 3D?
The biggest challenge was managing time and really trying to seamlessly integrate the elements into one cohesive piece.
Why did you or your team choose to use 2D and 3D?
I chose to use 2D for the stylistic quality and art direction and 3D to help with camera moves or props that would be otherwise difficult and time consuming to do in 2D.
Is there anything you would like to share with the readers?
I like the idea of thinking of animation as animation and 2D and 3D as tools that can be used in any way to get the end product, instead of two different styles on their own.
