Introduction to File Formats for 3D and Visualization
1h 7mBeginner2021-08-24
Authors

George Maestri
Animation Director and Producer
Course details
3D and visualization projects use a wide variety of different file types. So how do you know which file formats to use, and when? In this course 3D animation expert George Maestri walks through the pros and cons of each of the major 2D and 3D formats. George starts off with some 2D formats that are used for bitmaps and textures, and then moves on to 3D formats, detailing what types of files can store what types of data. He also covers how the different file types can work to interchange, save, and transfer data between multiple software packages. If you’re looking to add another dimension to your understanding of 2D and 3D file formats, join George in this course.
Skills covered
VisualizationUpgrade and MaintenanceIntroduction toIT Help DeskVisualization and Real-Time
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Explore the leading 2D and 3D formats
1. 2D Formats
- 02 - What is stored in a 2D File
- 03 - 8-bit formats
- 04 - 16-bit formats
- 05 - RAW files
- 06 - HDRI formats
- 07 - Photoshop and layers
- 08 - Vector formats
2. 3D Geometry Formats
- 09 - What can be stored in a 3D format
- 10 - Native formats
- 11 - Basic 3D formats
- 12 - FBX for scenes, animation, and rigging
- 13 - Design-centric formats
- 14 - Animation file formats
- 15 - Material formats
- 16 - USD format
Conclusion
- 17 - Next steps