WED/THURS OCT 23/24

Show students the sample video in Canva....the first step is to upload all of the photos into Canva and then go to create video. It should be no longer than one minute in length and the slides should be timed to 3.5 seconds.

Link to: Sample Grade 8 About Me video slideshow

This is a CGI animated short film.

Demystifying the CGI process.

CGI uses computers to speed up the design process, but it isn’t as simple as pressing a button. The CGI creation process involves:

1. Conceptualization and pre-production. The design team works on storyboards, character design, and scene layouts.
2. 3D modeling. At this stage, designers build digital 3D objects, characters, and environments.
3. Texturing. Texture applies color and realistic details to 3D models.
4. Rigging. Rigging adds a digital skeleton for movement and flexibility.
5. Animation. Designers use the established foundation to bring the 3D models to life and add movement.
6. Lighting. Virtual lighting creates ambiance and makes the scene more realistic.
7. Rendering. This converts the 3D scene into a 2D image or animation.
8. Post-production. The designers add final touches, effects, and edits to make the scene production ready.

The magic of CGI 3D animation.

The rise of memorable films like Toy Story, Frozen, and Moana shows how mesmerizing CGI 3D animation can be. This animation process isn’t just visually appealing, but it also enhances storytelling and audience engagement by creating relatable characters and realistic scenes.

CGI might seem like magic to everyday audiences, but it takes real technical skill to pull off. Technical skills and software tools like Substance 3D, Blender, Maya, and Adobe After Effects are the bedrock of CGI 3D animation.