3D animation involves creating three-dimensional images in a digital environment and infusing life into them using animation software operated by skilled 3D Animators. Just as with 2D animation and all other types of animation including stop-motion animation and motion graphics animation, 3D animation works on the principle of ‘illusion of motion’ and brings alive characters, props, vehicles, and more for films, games, commercials, and more. Compared to 2D animation, 3D animation is a more complicated process involving additional stages such as 3D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, Rendering, Compositing, and Special VFX. 3D animation produces more realistic characters, props, vehicles, and environments in 3 dimensions (height, width & depth).

3D animation is mostly used in feature films, television series, commercials, gaming, education, and training series. Animation studios across the world execute a wide variety of projects commissioned by clients for different purposes. Outside of studios, considerable 3D animation freelance work is executed to reduce costs and leverage other advantages that come with hiring freelancers. 3D animation is gaining more popularity due to its superior visual quality. Corporates are relying more on 3D animation for multiple purposes; to drive branding, create business presentations, and for a range of other marcom/business needs. More and more freelance 3D animation jobs are being listed at online freelance marketplaces to access talented freelancers and execute projects.