Barriers to Adaption- Cost

—  Final Fantasy: the spirits within.

•The first photorealistic computer animated feature film

•Took more than 200 staffs work 4 years to complete it.

•Cost $137 millions

•Running time : 106 minutes.

 Require lots of engineers work and  technology support.

May takes a year to design and make a high quality CG animated that might be only several minutes long.

Cost is count by seconds normally.

Courses available in Vancouver

Visual College of Art and Design of Vancouver:
http://www.vcad.ca/programs-and-courses/3d-modeling-animation-art-and-design/

Vancouver Film School:
http://www.vfs.com/programs/3D-animation-vfx/curriculum

Emily Carr:
http://www.gamecareerguide.com/schools/397/emily_carr_university_of_art__.php

Gateways International:
http://www.gatewaysinternational.ca/computeranimation.htm

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts:
http://www.vanarts.com/programs/3d-animation

Art Institute of Vancouver:
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver/media-arts-602.aspx

Works Cited

1. Computer-generated imagery. (2011, October 31). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-generated_imagery

2. (2011). Computer-generated imagery: Fabricating fabric.The Economist, Retrieved from http://www.economist.com/node/21525841

3. Computer-generated imagery. (2011, October 31). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:11, December 1, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Computer-generated_imagery&oldid=458292935  

4. Computer graphics. (2011, November 29). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:12, December 1, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Computer_graphics&oldid=463133351  

5. Rebus (n.d.). Concept of computer generated images and their application. Retrieved form http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Concept-of-computer-generated-images-and-their-application/8539 

6. What does x stand for (n.d.). What does CGI stand for. Retrieved form http://www.whatdoesxstandfor.com/what-does-cgi-stand-for.html 

7. Computer-Generated Imagery: Movies. Lycos. Retrieved from http://www.lycos.com/info/computer-generated-imagery--movies.html.

8. What Is Computer Generated Imagery? | Computer-Generated Imagery. Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). Retrieved from http://www.computergeneratedimagery.net/2010/10/what-is-computer-generated-imagery/.

Tutorials to CGI software

Renderman, Pixar

Link Links and more Links to further info

·         http://economist.com/node/21525841

·         http://renderman.pixar.com/products/index/renderman.html

·         http://www.whatdoesxstandfor.com/what-does-cgi-stand-for.html

·         http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Concept-of-computer-generated-images-and-their-application.8539

·         http://www.lycos.com/info/computer-generated-imagery--movies.html

·         http://www.sketchfarm.com/cgi_page.html

·         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CGI

·         http://www.computergeneratedimagery.net/2010/10/what-is-computer-generated-imagery/

Prevalent of CGI

CGI is used extensively in industries such as:

·         Medical industry:  Create organs models.

·           Movie industry: Improve films visual effects.

·           Architecture industry:  View proposed buildings and landscapes models with CGI technology.

·           Video game industry: create CG effect for game running.

·           Science: Simulate chemical compounds models

·           Business: Commercials and corporate video.

Barriers to adoption

The cost could be a barrier to adopt CGI technology. CGI software for Production Company may cost over tens of thousands of dollars. Large Production Company may spend heavily to develop new software in order to coordinate with CGI software. 

What does the future hold for CGI?

It is difficult to predict the future prospects of CGI because technology these days are advancing so fast it is hard to tell what the next step CGI would be. On the other hand it is a given that CGI will constantly become more advanced providing more versatile. New software and new technologies overthrow the entire field every day. In the future, some people believe animation (2D, 3D) will be replaced by virtual reality.

Products to produce Computer Generated Imagery

There are many softwares out there that allow a person to created such images but the cost is pretty hefty varying from $5000-10000 > .oOver tens of thousands of dollars for CGI software Large Production Company invest heavily into research and development of CGI software


Here are some examples of them for sale :

·         Autodesk Maya: http://usa.autodesk.com/maya/

·         3D Studio Max: http://usa.autodesk.com/3ds-max/ 

·         Soft Image: http://www.stoftimage.com

·         Blender :http://www.blender.org

·         Daz Studio http://www.daz3d.com/

·         Solid Works :  http://www.solidworks.com

·         Rhino : http://www.rhino3d.com/

·         Catia http://www.3ds.com/products/catia

·         Renderman  (Pixar Movie) https://renderman.pixar.com/products/

Aspects of CGI

Architectural scenes

·         Use computer animated graphics of 3D model of architectures

·         More accurate than drafting blueprints

·         Has interactive simulation of environments, which allows a reliable representation of actual activity

o   Effects of light

·         Used by architects

Anatomical models

·         Used to simulate models that are difficult to design

·         Uses CGI in 3 dimensional  x-ray scans

·         Precision in a surgical procedure is critical; CGI provides an identical computer animated version of any model for planning

·         Used in the medical field

Generating cloth and skin images

·         CGI used to create a realistic feel to computer animated models

·         Look younger, older, wimpier

·         Resolution of texture has limited range; close up projection has is less convincing on viewer

·         Used to create fold, bend, stretching of fabric

·         Used by graphic and fashion designers

Computer animation

·         Computer animation have made stop motion animation obsolete

·         Provides control of projected ideal situation

·         Eliminates actors, set pieces, and props

·         Used by graphic designers

CGI, in terms of its relevance to business

Architectural scenes

          Constructing architectures can be risky without proper planning.  Drafting of blueprints was one method but CGI enabled accurate 3D models of architectures.  A simulated model of a building plan created benefits for business majors without investing large amounts of cash into a failing project to begin with.  The effects could be devastating.  The benefits that CGI provides outweigh the cost of implementing this system.

Anatomical models

            Creating realistic models of actual through CGI for surgical uses in the medical industry is a significant benefit.  Bodily structure can be used to carefully plan the surgery. The success of the surgery can be dependent on computerized models.  Technology carries many advantages.

 Generating cloth and skin images

          The ability to deceive people from the effects of CGI can be a useful tool in advertisement.  CGI can make a person look younger, older, or anything the viewer wants to perceive.  In certain movies, it is difficult to make a beast like face.  With CGI, imagery of a human face can be altered for the ideal situation.  For fashion designers wanting to present the perfect look on their fabric, CGI can project the perfection of an appealing design.

Computer animation

            Computer animation is an efficient and effect way to create movies without being reliant on actors, set pieces, and props.  They can be expensive for such a project but CGI provides an alternate route to allow for computer animation to replace tangible necessities for movies.  Although some may be necessary, CGI can cut costs while providing benefits.

Best of the Best CGI Animated Films

http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-cgi-animated-films-ever-made

List of well-known CGI movies

http://www.stikkymedia.com/articles/a-history-of-cgi-in-movies

Believe or not.

http://www.cracked.com/article_19140_8-movie-special-effects-you-wont-believe-arent-cgi.html

Above are examples of special effects that may seem like CGI but are not. 

Worst CGI moments.

http://www.totalfilm.com/features/the-20-worst-movie-cgi-moments

CGI may not be the best at times.

History of CGI

What is CGI?

You may wonder how those creatures or images are produced. Well now a days most of them are produced by Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is the technology to customize and create computer graphics.  It is commonly referred to as 3D computer graphics or special effects.  The effects of CGI are created by computer software. CGI can be found in: Movies, Commercials, Television programs, Video games and Printed media.