Optimasi Modeling 3D Karakter Anak Orangutan Menggunakan Metode Stylized Fur Painting untuk Film Pendek Animasi Konservasi Hutan Sebagai 3D Modeler

ABSTRACT
The production of furry 3D characters in animated films commonly relies on hair particle simulation to achieve realistic fur. However, this technique requires high computational resources, making it less efficient for the production of stylized animated short films. This study aims to optimize the 3D modeling of a juvenile orangutan character named Opan for the animated short film Cries Beneath the Trees by implementing the Hair Clumps and Stylized Fur Painting methods as an alternative to hair particle simulation. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach using a practice-based research design. Data were collected through literature review, observation, technical experimentation, and expert validation, and were analyzed based on polygon count, fur complexity, and viewport performance. The results show that the character model, featuring a quad-based topology with 23,268 faces, successfully supports the rigging and animation process. The proposed method achieved an average viewport performance of 22.73 FPS, outperforming hair particle simulation (19.44 FPS) and approaching the 24 FPS performance of the base model. Expert validation also confirmed that the method preserves the character's anatomical proportions while improving the efficiency of the production pipeline. Therefore, the proposed method is an effective alternative for creating furry 3D characters by balancing visual quality and production efficiency.

ABSTRAK
Produksi karakter 3D berbulu pada film animasi umumnya menggunakan simulasi hair particle untuk menghasilkan tampilan bulu yang realistis, tetapi teknik tersebut membutuhkan sumber daya komputasi yang tinggi sehingga kurang efisien untuk film pendek animasi bergaya stylized. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengoptimalkan modeling 3D karakter anak Orangutan bernama Opan pada film pendek animasi Cries Beneath the Trees melalui penerapan metode Hair Clumps dan Stylized Fur Painting sebagai alternatif hair particle. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan desain practice-based research. Data dikumpulkan melalui studi literatur, observasi, eksperimen teknis, dan validasi ahli, kemudian dianalisis berdasarkan jumlah polygon, kompleksitas bulu, dan performa viewport. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model ber-topologi quad dengan 23.268 faces mampu mendukung proses rigging dan animasi secara optimal. Metode yang diusulkan menghasilkan rata-rata 22,73 FPS, lebih tinggi dibandingkan hair particle (19,44 FPS) dan mendekati base model (24 FPS). Validasi ahli juga menunjukkan bahwa metode ini mempertahankan anatomi karakter sekaligus meningkatkan efisiensi pipeline produksi. Dengan demikian, metode ini efektif sebagai alternatif pembuatan karakter 3D berbulu yang menyeimbangkan kualitas visual dan efisiensi produksi.