Top 5 Programming Languages that 3D Graphic Artists Can Use
One of the most common questions many people have when it comes to graphics is which are the most popular programming languages used. Earlier, I was also very curious to discover which languages graphic designers prefer to use to create visually appealing compositions, such as games, animated 3D objects, cartoons, or explanatory films.
Did you know? The global video game market share was USD 155 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 200 billion in 2023.
Also, professional game developers make an average of USD 114,589 a year, according to builtin.
Another interesting fact about a popular game of 2020 named Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War brought in USA 59.6 billion on its own.
These numbers are evidence that the graphic design industry is evolving rapidly. Anyway, I will not divert you to another topic.
As many aspiring graphic designers have a question about which programming language to use, I have compiled a list for them.
Check it out below.
1. C++
The C++ programming language is one of the oldest and most interesting. It is a go-to language for graphics rendering. Being a versatile language, you may use C++ even for creating low-end graphics. Thus, creating basic shapes and words with stylish fonts, such as adding colors to them, can be done effectively with C++.
2. Java
Java gives developers high-level constructs for creating and manipulating 3D geometry and constructing the structures used in rendering that geometry. It uses something called an application programming interface (API) or Java 3D API. This gives the programmers a variety of tools to create and build 3D models, as well as huge world environments, thanks to the great possibilities of world rendering of Java.
3. Python
Python is a great programming language for developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs). In fact, it has many frameworks that even beginners can use to easily get started with developing a GUI with Python.
pi3d is a Python module that aims to greatly simplify writing 3D in Python whilst giving access to the power of the Raspberry Pi GPU. It aims to provide a host of exciting commands to load in textured/animated models, create fractal landscapes, shaders, and much more.
4. CSS3
CSS3’s 3D graphic transforms are fast, becoming a legitimate option for adding depth and interactivity to web projects. It aims to provide a 3D stage, build a 3D object, add shading and animation, and bring in dynamic content to create something.
5. JavaScript
Three. js is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries for creating and animating 3D computer graphics in a web browser using WebGL (Web Graphics Library). It’s also a great tool for creating 3D games for web browsers.
WebGL is a JavaScript API for rendering high-performance interactive 3D and 2D graphics within any compatible web browser without the use of plug-ins.
Conclusion
If you’ve never programmed before, it’s wise to start learning the basics with a beginner-friendly programming language like Python or Java. You will learn important programming concepts such as object-oriented programming and algorithms without spending too much time worrying about syntax.
If you’re a more experienced programmer, you can start getting into game development for your language of choice.
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