Will 3D photorealism become a redundant art form?

#21

This is one of the biggest fears in art, that if you become too realistic, you lose style and creativity. Its really a shame because a lot of artists purposely hold back their technic and sort of stay content with a medium level of quality because it looks like man made art, and never unlock the potencial effects that photorealism opens.

This fear originated with the invention of photography. Suddenly many professional artists were no longer appreciated for making portraits and recording historical events. It is no coincidence that the abstract art movement occured at the exact same time as the popularisation of photography. What great secrets has abstract art unlocked in mankinds awareness? None, in my opinion. CG has given the power of art back to the people by sheer popular demand. Hot CG artists dont hangout in art gallerys and babble double talk about how art is some kind of mind science, theyre just out there doing it.

#22

I personaly hope it does become redundant… but not in a bad way. I just want to get it over with so its so common place that everyone can do it no problem with no focus. Then everyone can spend less time on the task of creating things photorealistic and more on being creative.

I am not saying photorealistic CG can’t be creative what I mostly mean is it still requires lots of skill, tools and hardware to get it to look real. Once that stuff is outa the way the artist will have a lot more energy to devote on what to do with this new Redundant powerfull asset.

BTW: My opinion is mostly coming from the video game field. The industry is focused on powefull graphics 90% games are utter crap. I much rather have that realism part taken care of so the industry can focus on the more creative aspects… but that is complete other topic… :slight_smile:

#23

I don’t think it will ever get to a stage where ‘anybody’ can make photorealism with ease, unless you talk about having lots of presets for them to use in which case they aren’t the ones creating it so they are only fooling themselves.

But yes, it will get easier in the sense that we’ll get better tools, such as realtime engines that have powerful lighting and FX. But trust me, bad artists will make it look unrealistic. :smiley:

The rest I agree with. :thumbsup:

#24

I don’t think it will get redundant because there are some artists out there who will want to get to this level of work in their careers. For me personally, I do not want to recreate a human being in CG because for one: Reality is already boring as it is and two, not everyone (ones that I know personally) can make something totally realistic.

I am going to be making a short kids film soon, and I want the characters to be realistic but no so real that I lose perspective…photorealism make be a plus for me, but not a requirement or an aim. Thm main character is a little kid, and my friend drew up a stylised version of the character and I was like “alright, it looks cool”. My aim for this film is not a super-realistic effects show. I will not make the same mistake Square did on Final Fantasy: Spirits Within (I loved the movie BTW)

Bottom line, if I do a photorealistic piece, it’s cool…but I’ll keep it focused on the creative end. The best photorealism can be made in other parts of CG, most likely animation. :slight_smile:

And if I am bantering too much, I apolgise…

Kashif R.

#25

I never understand how anyone can ever say that. :shrug: The universe is full of the most interesting things. As you mentioned, photorealism has it’s place, it’s what you do with it that counts. :smiley:

#26

I am sorry about that, I should have clarified what I meant. Creating reality is boring…I would not want to make a place that mimics what I already have. I would rather have fun with it…

and you are right, the universe is full of interesting things. Sometimes I grow inspired by the realistic looking characters and environments, but sometimes they look too perfect (mainly the buxom babe character). After reading Leigh’s book numerous times, to me, the best photorealism are things in CG that are not perfect…

#27

Has something of a “What did the Romans ever do for us?” ring to it.
:hmm:

#28

Ahhh, I see. :smiley: yes, then we are both in agreement.

#29

Oh, of course… :slight_smile:

I hope to show my attempt at it…

#30

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