Ready, Set, Animate!
Create a Calendar
Even with all of the preparation in the world, animating can still be a daunting task. To make this process easier, you can follow a few methods. First, think about creating a production calendar. Whether just for yourself or the whole crew, establishing benchmarks leading to the final delivery date can help tremendously. Think about digitizing the calendar for easy sharing with any partners you might have. A calendar will help maintain motivation and keep the project on track.
Check on Your Tech
Ensuring that your required technology is up-to-date and functional is also essential. This involves adhering to best practices for file organization and naming. Consider investing in a hard drive for backup in the event of data loss.
Start Off Easy
Once your preparation and workflow is established, it is time to get started with animating. Taking an animation project head-on can make things far more complex than they need to be. Consider starting with animating the more superficial elements and gradually progressing to more complicated components. Rather than animating in order, tackling tasks from easiest to hardest can enhance your efficiency and build confidence.
Consider Movements
It might be helpful to analyze the choreography of the character movements during the animation of each shot. Anticipation and follow-through movements are also essential to keep in mind, as they provide depth and realism. In addition, using contrasting shot techniques can intensify the emotional impact of significant story moments.
Vary Framing
It can be tempting to want to keep your subject front and center. However, to maintain visual interest, it can sometimes be best to vary the placement of your subjects. Decentralizing key scene elements can breathe life into the scene, keeping it dynamic. Alternating shot length can also contribute to the excitement. Mixing up the scale of subjects and the shot timing will add to the unpredictability of your story, keeping the audience always wanting more.
Hi! My name is Kristin Ardese and I am a professional Graphic Designer and Marketing Strategist. I hope that by sharing some of my expertise, I can help offer valuable insights and build an engaging community.
