{"id":3188,"date":"2018-08-31T15:05:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T19:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/?p=3188"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:07:28","slug":"movie-magic-cgi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/movie-magic-cgi\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Magic: CGI and 3D Animation"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">CGI stands for computer-generated imagery, which is the creation of special visual effects using computer software. In the film industry, CGI is closely associated with animated films or with the special visual effects we see in live-action movies streamed into our home movie theaters to be enjoyed with friends and family on our <a href=\"https:\/\/seatup.com\/shop\/home-theater\/couch\">movie room sofas<\/a>. Visual effects, or\u00a0<em>VFX<\/em>\u00a0represent the digital manipulation of live action footage mixed with CGI to create a desired effect. For example, you might notice, as you lounge on your home theater couch, that a lot of visual effects in your favorite fantasy movie that depicts magic and other impossible feats such as flying or fading out to disappear. The term CGI is also closely associated with 3D computer graphics that are used for other purposes such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Television and Commercials<\/li>\n<li>Video Games<\/li>\n<li>Animated and Printed Media<\/li>\n<li>Architectural Design and Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Augmented and Virtual Reality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Making Home Movie Magic to Be Enjoyed From Reclining Theater-Style Loveseats Everywhere<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are many ways to create animated images using a computer. By taking an image on a computer screen and replacing it with a new, slightly tweaked image, you can create the illusion of movement when the final product is watched by audiences on their <a href=\"https:\/\/seatup.com\/shop\/home-theater\/loveseat-theater-seating\">home theater loveseats<\/a>. This is how two-dimensional, or 2D, animations are made. The computer allows the artist to do this by editing different illustrations on separate, transparent layers. With 3D animation, the object in the scene is not a 2D illustration but instead a 3D model. These models are made on the computer like one would make a sculpture. 3D models are also created with a digital skeleton so that they can move and emote more actions. This process is known as \u201crigging\u201d and it allows the animator to change the limbs, eyes, mouth, etc., during the scenes. The next time you watch an animated movie from your home theater loveseat or on a computer screen, you might be amazed with the CGI elements you notice!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"569\" class=\"wp-image-3223 aligncenter\" style=\"filter: invert(0);\" src=\"https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/computer-animating.jpg\" alt=\"computer-animating\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/computer-animating.jpg 800w, https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/computer-animating-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/computer-animating-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Making Home Movie Magic to Be Enjoyed From Reclining Theater-Style Loveseats Everywhere<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you think you\u2019d enjoy a career that lets you be part of the process that brings movies into people\u2019s home theaters as they\u2019re enjoying popcorn on their <a href=\"https:\/\/seatup.com\/shop\/home-theater\/theater-sectional-sofas\">media room sectionals<\/a>, maybe being a 3D animator is right for you. What does it take to become a 3D animator? A love of drawing and art is a good place to get started since you will need design skills. Proficiency with computers and technology is another important aspect of animation. There are many software programs used by professional animators that have free tutorials for students and hobbyists. Many working animators have college degrees in these fields so that they can learn the technical skills needed to work in the industry. Patience is an important virtue for animators since the craft requires the artist to study textures, lighting, movement, and communication. Now, with computers, it\u2019s not only easier to watch movies at any time from a comfortable spot on your home movie theater sectional, but also to learn how to create your own.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">CGI and Cinematography<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oscars.org\/sites\/oscars\/files\/complete_visual_effects_activities_guide.pdf\">Beginnings of Visual Effects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awn.com\/vfxworld\">VFXWorld Magazine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lafilm.edu\/blog\/practical-effects-vs-cgi\/\">CGI Versus In-Camera Effects<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A CGI History<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filmsite.org\/visualeffects.html\">Greatest Visual and Special Effects Milestones<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" class=\"wp-image-3224 aligncenter\" style=\"filter: invert(0);\" src=\"https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/green-screen-filiming.jpg\" alt=\"green-screen-filiming\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/green-screen-filiming.jpg 800w, https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/green-screen-filiming-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seatup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/green-screen-filiming-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">3D Animation and Tutorials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/history-of-animation.webflow.io\/\">The History of Animation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/tag\/3d\">3D Animation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/support\/tutorials\/\">Blender Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pencil2d.org\/doc\/tutorials.html\">Pencil 2D Animation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clara.io\/learn\/tutorials\">Clara.io Animation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cgsociety.org\/\">CGSociety<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Story of Pixar<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkercad.com\/\">Tinkercad 3D Design<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/conceptartempire.com\/what-is-3d-modeling\/\">What is 3D Modeling?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.unity.com\/search?k=%5B%22tag%3A5807188409091500644028e8%22%5D\">Animating with Unity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Careers and Education<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyfa.edu\/student-resources\/jobs-animation-average-salaries-career-paths\/\">Jobs in Animation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.screenskills.com\/\">Ways Into the VFX Industry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sva.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/bfa-computer-art-computer-animation-and-visual-effects\">School of Visual Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rasmussen.edu\/degrees\/design\/blog\/beginners-guide-to-becoming-visual-effects-artist\/\">The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Becoming a VFX Artist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scad.edu\/academics\/programs\/animation\">Animation at SCAD<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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