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Simulation
Some of what you see onscreen in an animated film would be too time-consuming to animate by hand. Fur, hair, fire, crowds—these are things that simulation can animate. Computer programs are much faster at creating multiples of objects, managing their physics and interactions so they look realistic while still meeting the artistic intent.
In Simulation, you can:
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