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Using Programming Languages for Animation

Scripting in Animation Software

Tools like Blender, Maya, and Houdini use scripting languages like Python and MEL to automate tasks and control animation rigs.

Procedural Animation

Mathematical functions can be used to generate animations automatically, commonly seen in tools like Houdini.

Game Engines for Animation

Game engines such as Unity (C#) and Unreal Engine (C++) are used for real-time animation and cinematic sequences.

Custom Animation Tools

Large studios create proprietary tools using C++ or Python for custom animation workflows.

AI & Machine Learning

Technologies like TensorFlow and PyTorch enable AI-driven facial animation, motion capture, and lip-syncing.

Web-based Animations

Libraries like Three.js, WebGL, and P5.js allow web-based 2D/3D animations.

2D & 3D Animation via Coding

Languages like Processing (Java-based) and OpenGL (C++) help in coding custom 2D/3D animations.