The work is aimed at studying the impact and development of 3D graphics and modeling on the entertainment industry. Nowadays, almost every movie, TV series, game, and other types of entertainment contain many elements: sound design, production, special effects, and, of course, 3D graphics. 3D graphics has allowed the modern industry to create a universe of truly impressive images that become bestsellers in movie theaters, digital stores, etc. In this paper, we'll look at the development of this trend, where it is used now, besides entertainment engineering, and how it is done on the example of creating a character for a 2D project.
Today, creating 3D animation is becoming more and more accessible, and one of the most innovative tools for creating cinematic works is the Unreal Engine 5 software. This is the latest version of the popular game engine released by Epic Games in 2021. It offers incredible possibilities for creating cinematic projects, including creating complex visual effects, animating characters and creating spectacular landscapes. One of the key strengths of Unreal Engine 5 is its ability to create and take full advantage of high-quality graphical content. In this paper, we will look at why creating 3D movies in Unreal Engine 5 is such a hot topic right now