[3D Contents] About 3D Rendering #1

Do you know the process of creating 3D content? 3D content is completed in three steps: modeling, rendering, and animation. Maybe you're familiar with modeling and animation. So, we will take a quick look at modeling and animation, and then get down to the top of rendering.

 

3D Modeling

Modeling technology is a technique that uses computers to create various types of tangible/intangible objects that you want through various programs such as Maya, Blender, and C4D. Recently, 3D model generator technology using 3D scanners has been developed. RebuilderAI is also aiming to utilize AI technology that overcomes the shortcomings of existing 3D scanners. 

In addition, nowadays, artificial intelligence technologies that can convert into 3D with just one 2D image have been announced. However, this is expected to take a lot of time because it requires a huge amount of data to be collected.

 

Animation

Animation gives actions to characters in the final stage of 3D content production, and it is often divided into two categories: 1) rigging technology that gives specific actions to characters, 2) animation technology that gives continuous movements.

 

Then what is the rendering technology between the two stages?

 

3D Rendering

3D Rendering is the process of creating an image from a model/object. Simply put, it's the process of extracting realistic 2D images from 3D models, and adding design elements by adding textures and colors to the modeling files. It is the most notable technology in computer, video games, and 3D virtualization content creation, and is a feature that almost all 3D engines must provide. The rendering process completes the appearance through visual effects such as shading, texture, mapping, reflection, and motion blur. This helps you visualize 3D models with more realism.

The various 3D content produced by RebuilderAI is also using the process of rendering at the end to extract sensory images. Rendering software can also create an illusion, such as creating a single image or rendering multiple images quickly and continuously, moving in real-time.

 

So how are those rendered images used?

 

Use of 3D Rendering

3D-rendered images or videos are used in a variety of areas, including architecture, video games, movies, simulators, television special effects, and design visualization, and each has different functions and techniques.

 

source: Thor

Rising Sun Pictures, who managed the Visual Effects of <Thor: Ragnarok>, said that from the pre-production stage to the final editing stage, rendering programs contributed to the construction of the mythical visual effects that appear in Thor, including creation and set design.

 

3D rendering software is found in most modeling programs, from the popular 3ds Max to Maya, Arnold, and Revit. The types of rendering are as diverse as the software. We will be back with those contents in Part 2! 🤗