What is 3D Animation and How it can be Applied - Unity
3D animation is created by using different software programs and tools like Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max to create 3D animation.
Keyframes
The artist can then begin to animate the objects within the 3D environment. This is done by creating a series of “keyframes.” <anchor>Keyframes</anchor> are like snapshots of characters or objects taken at different points in time. They show how things in that 3D environment should look and move at specific moments.
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