3D Animation and The Mobile Gaming Industry

Here 3D Animation refers to 3D computer graphics, which are created through an elaborate procedure using various computer softwares. These graphics can be programmed into a game. The rise of technology in the recent years has put supercomputers in our pockets, now we can play high performance games on our mobile phones. With the available market size numbering in the billions, the profits and gains the industry holds are huge !

3D Computer Graphics/ Animation:

The creation of these graphics involves Conceptualisation, 3D Modelling, Unwrapping, Texturing, Rigging, Skinning, Animation, Lighting, Rendering, Compositing.

3D modeling – the process of forming a computer model of an object's shape

Layout and animation – the motion and placement of objects within a scene

3D rendering – the computer calculations that, based on light placement, surface types, and other qualities, generate the image

Games can be used not only to entertain but to educate ourselves. Games have been proven to improve mental and cognitive skills. In gaming, first a game is designed. This design includes all the details of the game. This includes the technology used, game art style and the complete gameplay. Sometimes 3D computer graphics are used to create 2D sprites, which are used in making two dimensional games. There are game engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc; which use 3D Graphics directly in the game. Then depending on the type of game. These graphics are programmed to form a game. A user interface is added to navigate through a game. Other features are added to connect it to the social network. It is then tested over and over again till it is functioning properly. The game is then uploaded on the most popular platforms available; such as itunes, google play, windows, etc. Buying the game is not the only way of making money through a game. There are many free games in the market which make money through advertising, in-app purchases and game expansion purchases.

In the past years many mobile gaming and application companies have been established. The best advantage this industry has, is the internet, which has allowed it to capture audiences all over the world. To make the picture clear, there are about 1.75 billion smartphone users in the world today. If you are able to sell your game at 50 rs. to 0.1 % of the total available market you will make a profit of 8,75,00,000 rs.  

In future there will be more supercomputing platforms that will be closer to our lifestyle than a mobile phone. The mobile gaming industry is here to grow.