How long does it take to create a 3D animation?

Are you considering a 3D animation?

Developing 3D animation is a modern graphic technique, creating animation videos with three-dimensional images. This type of animation video often looks very realistic. You also have the ability to show a product (or prototype of a product) inside and out, and you can zoom in and out with the camera. So there can be many advantages to using a 3D animation, but that also means that creating the animation video is a fairly complex process that takes a bit longer on average than developing other types of animations. In this article, we will discuss what is involved in creating a 3D animation, how long this process takes on average, and what factors all affect this length of time.


How is a 3D animation made?
Making a 3D animation involves several steps. It often starts with making a storyboard. This can be seen as the sketch phase of the final video. Sketched drawings are put together to get an idea of what the final movie will look like. Once all the sketches are finished (and approved), modeling can begin. This part can take quite a long time. This is because in this phase, all the sketches are made into three-dimensional models. When the modeling is done, you still don't have a video because the images don't move at this point. But you do have a good idea of what the final result will look like. Then the animation itself begins, in this the motion is applied to the video.How long does it take to make a 3D animation?
Because this is a fairly complex process, it can take a while before the animation video is completely finished. Several factors influence the length of time the creation process takes. For this reason, it is also not possible to give an unequivocal answer to the question of exactly how long it takes to finish the video (making a long, complex animation video can take up to six months). But in general, you can assume that it takes at least about 3 to 4 weeks to have a good animation video developed. Of course, if you are in a big hurry, this is always something you can mention in the assignment.

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Factors that affect time
There are several factors that affect the time it takes to have a good 3D animation video developed. First, of course, is how long the video itself should be. Having a short video made will, naturally, take less time than having a long video made. The complexity of the video also affects the length of the creation process. If you want to incorporate a lot of movement or detail into the video, it will take more time. And finally, you yourself have an influence: during the process, you will be able to provide feedback on the results. If you have a lot of feedback, it will take longer to finish the final result. Are you in a big hurry? Then make sure you have a clear idea in advance of exactly what you want for your video. That way the animators can get to work on your idea quickly and efficiently.

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