The animator defines key poses (like the start, middle, and end of a motion) and the software interpolates the in-between frames. Keyframing: The animator adds keyframes to define specific poses or movements, such as walking, running, or jumping. Facial Animation: Using facial rigging or blend shapes, animators can create a range of expressions that match the character’s emotions or speech. Motion Capture: For more realistic animations, motion capture data can be used. This involves recording the movements of real actors and applying those movements to the 3D character. Lighting Setup: Create a lighting environment that suits the mood of the scene and highlights the character’s features.

Key light, fill light, and backlight can be used to add depth and realism. Rendering: Rendering converts the 3D scene into a 2D image or animation. Rendering software like Arnold, V-Ray, or Cycles (for Blender) is used to create high-quality visuals. You can adjust rendering settings such as shadows, reflections, depth of field, and ambient occlusion for