Utility of Playblast and Render in Animation Production

Utility of Playblast and Render in Animation Production

Playblast is a low-resolution basic render of computer-generated image which is utilized in CGI production as a check for character and prop positioning and lighting placement. Render and playblast both are vital processes within any animation production pipeline, without these two we can’t see any content.

Both process have similarities however one is produced throughout a project and another when all animation processes have been completed. Playblasts are produced throughout the animation production stage.

These are also known as pre-renders.

We use Pre-renders when we want to show the customer our work in progress or animation final approval on timings. Prerenders are grey colour, this is because it is a quick preview of the timings and camera movement for that particular shot, offering a realistic idea on what will be the final face of the animation, whilst running in real time.

The advantages of a pre-render is that it produces a faster output which saves on time and costs both sides. If changes are required the artist is proficient to modify these relatively swiftly, from this, we are able to export a new one in the same day permitting the client and stakeholders to review and feedback again.

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