Episode description

Michael A. Solomon (illustrator and 3D animator) is today's featured guest.

Topic: 3D animation. An assessment of its explosive growth in the last ten years; a behind the scenes look at the software and hardware being used to create it; and why it is now possible for a home hobbyist to create professional grade 3D animations.

Michael A Solomon is a professional illustrator and 3D animator. His company, Eye of Solomon, does a wide variety of commercial art for its clients including 3D animations. This Honda commercial is a good example his ability to integrate 3D animation with live action footage.

Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the January 12, 2011 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 45 minutes] This interview was recorded as a Skype-to-Skype call on Jan 8, 2011.