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What are the most important character animation trends to watch?

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Character animation is the art of bringing life and personality to virtual characters, whether they are humans, animals, creatures, or anything in between. It is a challenging and rewarding skill that requires creativity, technical knowledge, and storytelling. As the animation industry evolves, so do the trends and techniques that shape the way animators work and express themselves. In this article, we will explore some of the most important character animation trends to watch in 2021 and beyond.

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1 Realistic motion capture

Motion capture (or mocap) is the process of recording the movement of real actors or performers and transferring it to digital characters. Mocap has been used for decades in films, games, and TV shows, but it has become more accessible and affordable in recent years, thanks to advances in technology and software. Mocap can create realistic and natural animations that would be hard or time-consuming to achieve by hand, especially for complex actions, facial expressions, and interactions. Mocap can also be used as a starting point or a reference for further refinement and stylization by animators.

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Alexey Shamin

CEO of VZ Motion Design Agency | Executive Producer | CG & VFX | 3D & 2D Animation | Engineering & Product Visualization I Brand Image | Commercials | B2B Presentations | Multimedia
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I remember watching Avengers Ending Game with Thanos as a protagonist. I remember sitting in the theatre and thinking to myself "How the hell did they achieve such realistic facial expressions?". And then I learned and saw that they had used motion capture with special detectors on Josh Brolin's face. It is magnificent and engaging to watch!

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2 Stylized 2D animation

While 3D animation has dominated the mainstream media, 2D animation has not lost its charm and appeal. In fact, 2D animation has seen a resurgence of popularity and innovation in recent years, especially in the indie and web-based scenes. Stylized 2D animation is a trend that emphasizes the artistic and expressive qualities of 2D animation, using distinctive visual styles, colors, shapes, and movements. Stylized 2D animation can create unique and memorable characters and worlds that stand out from the crowd and convey a strong mood and message.

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Imagine an animation that marries the charm of classic cartoons with the spellbinding realism of modern CGI. That's the magic of the 2D and 3D mixed animation trend sweeping through 2023. It’s like watching your favorite graphic novel leap off the page and dance around with the depth of a blockbuster movie. This trend empowers animators to infuse their creations with the soulful expression of 2D sketches and the lifelike movements that only 3D can bring. This innovative fusion is shaking up the scene, allowing for breathtaking camera swoops through vibrant worlds that feel as expansive as they are emotionally engaging. It’s not just an animation trend; it’s a fresh canvas for storytelling that’s as boundless as the imagination itself.

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Alexey Shamin

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Sometimes I think that you don't even need a special modern 2D animation technique to engage a viewer, you just have to come up with a cool story or humor and people will definitely watch it. Look at South Park or Family Guy or Simpsons. It's still trendy and satisfying to watch!

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3 Procedural animation

Procedural animation is a trend that uses algorithms and rules to generate or modify animations automatically or dynamically, based on inputs or conditions. Procedural animation can save time and resources, as well as create more variety and realism in character animation. For example, procedural animation can be used to create secondary motions, such as hair, cloth, or foliage, that react to the main animation or the environment. Procedural animation can also be used to create adaptive animations, such as locomotion, that adjust to the terrain or the speed of the character.

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Yes, it's a quite cool tool for grooming artists who work with animal characters, for example. I also saw the application of this type of animation by mocap artists who need to change different clothes right on a character while he is walking or running.

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4 VR/AR animation

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging technologies that create immersive and interactive experiences for users, using devices such as headsets, glasses, or smartphones. VR and AR animation are trends that explore the possibilities and challenges of creating character animation for these new mediums. VR and AR animation require different approaches and skills than traditional animation, such as spatial awareness, 360-degree vision, user interaction, and performance optimization. VR and AR animation can create engaging and immersive stories and characters that connect with the users in new ways.

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5 Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are not only social and ethical issues, but also artistic and creative ones. Diversity and inclusion are trends that aim to represent and celebrate the diversity of human cultures, identities, experiences, and perspectives in character animation. Diversity and inclusion can enrich the animation industry and the audience, by creating more diverse and inclusive stories and characters that reflect the reality and the potential of humanity. Diversity and inclusion can also empower and inspire animators and viewers from different backgrounds and communities, by giving them more opportunities and voices in the animation field.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

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