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One of the ongoing stereotypes in 2D animation is the tendency to feature a character against a blank background. For those artists dedicated to crafting detailed environments, the workload can be staggering. The Odd Ones Out once mentioned that one scene's background took him seven hours, only to appear for four seconds in his video. Comparatively, 3D animation promises shortcuts; utilizing free 3D models online can drastically reduce background assembly time.
Moreover, the versatility of 3D backgrounds allows creators to reposition their environments without a complete redraw, which is often a tedious requirement in 2D settings. While constructing backgrounds remains time-consuming in both formats, the overall efficiency and reuse of 3D backgrounds present a competitive edge.