Artificial Intelligence: Animation Finally Gets NextGen Technology

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: Animation and artificial intelligence, did you say? In many movies, like the ‘Lord of the Rings: Return of the King,’ dazzling animation is as visible as good acting, reports tv.ksl.com. But animation is expensive and time-consuming, it adds. Now computer scientists have come up with new animation technology. For instance, in a battle sequence, the technology applies artificial intelligence to character animation. In other words, the spaceships have learned to react and adapt. It’s quite a breakthrough for the future of video games and movie animation. It was developed by Dr Parris Egbert and Jon Dinerstein at Brigham Young University.

In video games, characters can learn to compete and make it more challenging for the user. In movies, animators can automate characters in scenes so they don’t have to tell each character what to do.

Audi Turns To 3D
German motor manufacturer Audi has turned to 3D animation to support the launch of its new A6 online, writes Digital Bulletin. “The top-of-the range executive motor is showcased in a bespoke microsite, developed by digital agency Good Technology to integrate with the above-the-line launch by advertising agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty.”

The agency commissioned 3D animation from RealTimeUK to reveal the car emerging from total darkness to sit within a halo of light. User interaction takes visitors around the product in dramatic perspective, to show off the motor’s best angles. Good Technology has created pre-launch banners and rich media to drive traffic to the A6 model pages on the main Audi site in the launch run-up. According to Alex Champion, senior Audi designer at Good Technology, the use of a photo-realistic 3D model has added a depth and focus to the production.

Animation Course
The new Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIA) at Boston University is currently enrolling students of all ages and experience levels for a variety of certificate programmes and workshops in digital film-making, photography, 3D animation, game design and visual effects. Whether students are looking for intensive training through a nine-month certificate programme or basic skills through a foundation certificate or workshop series, CDIA at Boston University offers courses ranging from Beginning Photography for the Digital Age to Digital Film Boot Camp and all levels of Photoshop, editing, lighting, and real-world assignments. In addition to a variety of in-depth classes, instructors are part of the career services process and actively participate in portfolio reviews and fieldwork, to help students meet their individual goals.