INFORMATION SHEET 1.

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Graphics Software Manipulation

Learning Objective:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to be familiar
with Graphics Software Manipulation / Settings of computer system and
devices.

Autodesk 3dsmaxTM
Autodesk 3dsmaxTM is used for 3D modeling & animation. It is widely used
in TV,movies, architecture studios & game development. Autodesk 3ds Max
is used in designing popular games like World of Warcraft, Need for Speed,
Call of Duty etc. Examples of 3ds Max in movies include 2012, Avatar, Iron
Man, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Transformers, X-men etc.
Autodesk MayaTM
Autodesk Maya is used to create animation with the help of various tools
for modeling, simulation, visual effects, matchmoving, compositing &
rendering. It finds application in films, TV, architecture & automotive
design. Maya has been behind the stunning visuals seen in Harry Potter and
the Half-Blood Prince, Kung Fu Panda, Transformers, etc. It has also been
used in games like FIFA 09, Prince of Persia, etc.

ZBrush
ZBrush is used for digital sculpting too used for modeling, texturing &
painting.
Sculpting software allows users to manipulate digital objects (painting,
giving shape & texture etc) and create realistic animation. Zbrush has been
used in popular movies like The Lord of the rings, Pirates of the Caribbean,
Transformers etc & games like Half life 2, Prince of Persia, World of Warcraft
etc.
Motion Builder
It is a popular 3D character animation software. It is preferred by
professionals world wide for motion capture & keyframe animation due to
features like real-time display tools, inverse kinematics, facial & skeletal
animation, etc.

Stop Motion Pro

Stop motion animation technique is used to show physical objects in
animation film 'moving on their own'. Stop Motion Pro is a simple, easy-touse software that helps you edit frames into movies & add sound and other
effects.

V-Ray
V-Ray is a popular rendering engine software used in graphics & animation.
Rendering is the process of getting 2D image or animation output from a 3D
model. V-Ray can be effectively used with 3D software like 3ds Max, Maya,
Sketchup, Softimage, etc. V-Ray is used for creating quality animation in
movies, video games & architecture etc.

Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects is a popular post-production software used to add
special effects to animation films, TV shows, commercials, etc. We see
various examples of After Effects in movies such as the opening sequence for
an sci-fi film, or Harry Potter's magic spells.
Adobe Photoshop
The word 'Photoshop' is so popular that it has become a verb now! It is used
for 'editing' images, photographs, scanned art etc. Photoshop is widely
applied in TV, movies, media & advertising, training, web development etc.

Final Cut Pro

Apple Final Cut Pro is an industry level non-linear editing software. Its userfriendly interface makes it the preferred choice for creating quality
animation, motion graphics & sound inputs. Final Cut Pro is used in
television, films, & advertising. Examples of Final Cut Pro at work in films
include The Cold Mountain, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, etc.
Adobe PremiereTM
Adobe Premiere is used for editing (adding titles, visual effects, etc) 3D
animation & graphics. It is used in many popular TV shows & movies.

Eyeon Fusion
Eyeon Fusion is a powerful node-based compositing software. It is used
widely in movies, television, advertising, medicine, architecture etc. Eyeon
Fusion is preferred in 3D animation & VFX applications for its features like
rotoscoping, paint tools, advanced look-up tables, etc. Examples of Fusion
used in movies - Terminator Salvation, Snakes on a Plane, 300, etc.
Nuke
Nuke is used for node-based compositing, used mainly in post-production
work in TV, advertising, & movies. Nuke has been used in the production of
high quality visual effects in films like Tron: Legacy, Black Swan, Avatar etc.

GameBryo
GameBryo is one of the industry's most preferred game engine used to
create quality video games. Its features like a comprehensive toolset, flexible
workflow, and prototyping abilities make it a popular choice for game
designers.