Software Trend: Unified Pipelines with Universal Scene Description (USD)
The Rise of Loopable and Micro-Animation Gifs
Collaborative Cloud-Based Production Tools
Character Design: Emphasizing Exaggerated Proportions
The Expansion of Data-Driven Motion Capture
Color Trend: Hyper-Saturated Neon and Gradients
The Return of Nostalgic and Hand-Drawn Textures
Procedural Generation for Environment Design
Character Design Focus on Diversity and Authenticity