What really distinguishes 2D from 3D?

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The first thing you need to understand is that 3D refers to three dimensions and 2D refers to two dimensions. Before you dismiss this as apparent, let me clarify that the terms "3D" and "2D" in relation to animation relate to the dimensions in which the animation was produced.

 

Everything in a 2D animation takes place on a 2-dimensional surface. Pictures just provide one perspective and are flat and lack depth. Typically, objects and figures are drawn without the soft, nuanced shadows that we see in real life, and there aren't many different shades of colour. Everything takes place on a three-dimensional platform in 3D animation. Similar to real life, pictures contain depth, give a variety of viewpoints, and cast soft, delicate shadows on the things and individuals within.

 

Characters in 2D appear unrealistic and cartoonish. Characters can appear both comical and realistic in 3D.

 

Another way to think about this is in terms of a sculpture and a painting. A painting is 2D, whereas a sculpture is 3D. Because "depth perspective" is introduced in 3D, we now perceive a CUBE instead of just a rectangle in 2D. (3D). Consider it as the difference between being able to reach out and really pick up a glass of water as opposed to viewing it as a 2D image (3D).

 

In 2D, movement or "drawing" is often done in the vertical and horizontal planes or on a flat surface (such as a sketchpad). In 3D, items are "modelled," or created using computer software and placed in a large virtual setting that includes lights, reflections, other objects, shadows, etc.

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