2D and 3D animation
What's the difference?
When creating an animated video, there are two types of animation that animators can use - 2D or 3D.
We briefly outline the main differences.
2D Animation
2D animation is generated in 'two dimensions'. Shapes are 'flat' - like what you might draw on paper. Animating in 2D is generally used to explain high-level concepts and theories.
2D shapes can be separated by distance but only on the surface plane. In computer
Still from 2D animation for a technology client
Here is an example of a 2D animated pitch film we produced for a start-up
3D Animation
3D animation is useful when demonstrating the technical details of how something works and what it looks like. It has the added 'third dimension' of 'depth'.
Still from 3D Animation for Earth Observation company
Here is an example of a 3D animation for a Medtech client
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