What is a 3D animation?

A 3D animation is, as the name suggests, an animation in 3D. It is a graphic technique that uses motion to bring characters and objects to life in the digital world. This technique creates the illusion that digital objects move through a three-dimensional space. As a result, there is a hyper-realistic visualization where, unlike in a 2D animation, you also experience real depth. These animations are created with special models and 3D software. Originally, the technique was mainly used in video games and movies, but nowadays, it is also widely used by companies. It is an efficient way to showcase a product realistically from all angles.

What can you use a 3D animation for?
The main advantage of a 3D animation is that it can visually represent things that cannot be visually expressed in a 2D animation. Additionally, 3D animations can depict things that cannot be seen with the naked eye. For example, think of visualizing chemical processes, tiny particles, or celestial bodies in space. The 3D animation is also very suitable for images with a high level of complexity.



For this reason, 3D animation is often used as a marketing tool, for example, to create a visualization of products that are still in the concept phase. This way, a product can be presented to a potential customer in a realistic manner, even before the product is actually made. Many companies use 3D animations to bring their product to market and increase their sales. Additionally, this technique is also widely used in sectors such as healthcare, architecture, and real estate.

Use case Prorail/Deltares track embankment animation

Prorail and Deltares wanted clarification on the importance of railway embankments. However, these are not easy to explain without a visual component. They found this with C4Real, which was able to translate this into illustrative language on their behalf.

What advantages does a 3D animation have?
Are you unsure whether to use a 3D animation? We have listed the various advantages that a 3D animation offers:

360-degree visualization
With a 3D animation, you can highlight the product from all angles. This way, you can also visualize unclear details well.

Efficient marketing
A product can be presented even before it is actually realized. This way, you can attract customers at an earlier stage and increase sales.

Good representation of complex products and processes
Because a 3D animation is so hyper-realistic, it can also display images with high complexity in a simple manner.

It grabs attention
By using realistic and moving images, you attract the audience's attention. For this reason, 3D animation is also widely used in advertisements and on social media.

Professional appearance
Since this is a modern technique that presents your product in high quality, a 3D animation can contribute to a professional appearance for your company.

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