Animation Fundamentals / Project 1
14/10/2024 - 04/11/2024 / Week 4 - Week 6
Eng Yan Ling
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Media (Hons) - (Taylor's University)
Animation Fundamentals / Exercises
TABLE CONTENT
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1. Instructions
3. Project 1
3.1 Project 1A : Character Design
3.2 Project 1B : Environment Design
4. Feedback
5. Reflection
6. Quick Links
INSTRUCTIONS
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT 1A : Character Design
PROJECT 1B : ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
EXERCISES
Project 1A : Character Design
Week 4 - 14/10/2024
1. References/Ideas
(a) Character - Fox/Cat
Source : Pinterest
Figure 3.1 Character Design References
(b) Color Palette
Source : Pinterest
Figure 3.2 Color Palette Reference
Color Palette Theme : Dark Academia
Figure 3.3 Final Color Palette
Final colors selected and compiled in Illustrator.
2. Sketch
Figure 3.4 Idea Sketch (Week 4, 14/10/2024)
Proportions - 4.5 Heads Tall
Age - 12 years old
Gender - Male
Animal - Fox
Personality :
i. Peaceful Traveler
ii. Outer Appearance - Cold
iii. Expressive, Calm, Neat
Figure 3.5 Sketch #1 - Turn Around Sheet (Week 4, 14/10/2024)
Figure 3.6 Sketch #1 Expression Sheet (Week 4, 14/10/2024)
Week 5 - 21/10/2024
(a) Turn Around & Pose Sheet
Figure 3.7 Sketch #2 - Turn Around & Pose Sheet (Week 5, 21/10/2024)
Based on the feedback received on Sketch #1, the attire of the character is a
tight clothing with a cape to be able to maintain the "traveler" concept on
the character.
3. Digitization
Figure 3.8 Digitized Sketch #2 (Week 5, 21/10/2024)
Based on the sketch, the character is traced and colored based on the
color palette set for the character.
4. Progression
(a) Turn around sheet
Figure 3.10 Turn Around Sheet (Week 5, 21/10/2024)
(b) Pose Sheet
Figure 3.11 Pose Sheet (Week 5, 21/10/2024)
Poses :
1. Joyful Singing
2. Walking
3. Dodging
4. Whining Cutely
5. Fainting
(c) Expression Sheet
Figure 3.12 Expression Sheet (Week 5, 21/10/2024)
Expressions :
1. Normal
2. Shocked
3. Disappointed
4. Sad
5. Wink
Week 6 - 28/10/2024
1. Sketch
Figure 3.13 Sketch #3 - Feedback (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Based on the feedback received, the poses in Figure 3.11 did not have
enough curve in the action and insufficient negative spaces between the arms
and legs to exaggerate the expression. A new sketch was done on the 3 poses
based on the feedback.
2. Digitization
(a) Curves & Negative Spaces
Figure 3.14 Refined (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Using the sketch as a guide, the poses of the character is illustrated in Adobe Illustrator.
(b) Consistency in Turn Around Sheet
Figure 3.15 Consistency (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Mr Kamal mentioned the importance of consistency in the turn around sheet,
hence guidelines were added and the heights of each section is adjusted
according to the guidelines set.
(c) Eyes and stroke weight
Figure 3.16 Details (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Based on the feedback, the eyes of the character was not quite visible hence
the outline of the facial features is changed to white in color with a
thinner stroke. Additionally, each details on the character is carefully
refined to achieve a smooth and complete illustration of the character.
3. Final
Character Profile :
Name : Koa
Meaning : Brave, Fearless
Characteristics :
Proportions - 4.5 Heads Tall
Age - 12 years old
Gender - Male
Animal - Fox
Personality :
i. Peaceful Traveler
ii. Outer Appearance - Cold
iii. Expressive, Calm, Neat
Figure 3.17 Project 1A Final - Turn Around Sheet (Week 6,
28/10/2024)
Figure 3.18 Project 1A Final - Pose Sheet (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Poses :
1. Joyful
2. Walking
3. Dodging
4. Whining
5. Fainting
Figure 3.19 Project 1A Final - Expression Sheet (Week 6,
28/10/2024)
Expressions :
1. Normal
2. Shocked
3. Disappointed
4. Sad
5. Wink
PROJECT 1B : ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
Week 6 - 28/10/2024
1. Reference
(a) Environment Design
Figure 4.1 References
Source : Pinterest
(b) Mood of Composition
Figure 4.2 Mood References
Source : Pinterest
The mood of the overall composition sketched out leans towards "an
adventurer venturing through a village in the forest" that is mysterious yet
a beautiful village.
(c) Color Palette
Rows:
1) Stone/Rocks
2) Stone/Rocks
3) Wood/Tree Trunks
4) Greens
5) Log/Mushroom
6) Houses/Buildings
7) Hill
8) Sky
2. Sketch
Figure 4.3 Layout Ideas (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Idea 1 : Koa resting on a tree along a riverside.
Idea 2 : Koa passing through a medieval village in the forest.
Final Idea Choice : Idea 2
Figure 4.4 Sketch - Walking (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Clear sketch of walking position in Idea #2.
3. Digitization
(a) Guidelines
Figure 4.5 Guidelines - Perspective (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Rule of thirds applied to composition and additional guidelines included
to identify vanishing point. A layer of the sketch with lowered opacity is
placed onto the artboard as a reference to create the composition.
(b) Outline
Figure 4.6 Composition Outline (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Using the references in Figure 4.1 and my sketch, the elements
of the composition is drawn out onto the artboard, positioned and resized
according to its layer to create depth.
Foreground : Koa - Character, 2 Trees left
& right
Middleground : Village, log, rocks, trees
Background : Cliff, sky, ground
(c) Colors
Figure 4.7 Background Color (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Gradient effect applied to the sky. The timing of the sky is set to a sun
setting with warm tones. The ground is covered with dark green tone and
beside its pathway with a lighter tone. Pathway is divided into 3 parts to
create the shadow of the pathway getting further.
Figure 4.8 Middleground (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Overview of midground with colors applied.
Figure 4.9 Foreground (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Overview of foreground with colors applied.
Figure 4.10 Overview of Composition (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Overview of composition without character.
Figure 4.11 Position of Character (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Using the rule of thirds guide, the character is placed on the bottom intersection point on the right of the composition.
Figure 4.12 Character Shadow (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Once the position of the character is fixed, the shadow of the character
is aligned according to the direction of the light.
4. Final Composition
Figure 4.14 Project 1B Final Composition (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
FEEDBACK
Project 1A : Character Design
Week 5 - 21/10/2024
Specific Feedback :
The clothing of the character overall is important in defining and visually
representing the personality of your character. Advised to design the
character's clothing in a tight attire as a sleeve and robe so long is
difficult to animate, maybe could add in a cape. Facial expression of
character is good, overall only changes required on the character's clothing.
Week 6 - 28/10/2024
Specific Feedback :
- eyes color is hard to see - white line around the eye but thinner
- walking - avoid overlapping; spread out the movement (-ve spac) / spread out
the arms as well
Figure 4.1 Negative Space in Poses (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
- giving space to the other leg as well - explore different positions /
silhouette
Figure 4.2 Silhouette (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
- arm is too straight on joy - bending the arms a bit more
Figure 4.3 Bending Lines (Week 6, 28/10/2024)
Project 1B : Environment Design
Week 7 - 06/11/2024
Specific Feedback :
Idea 1 - Reposition the pathway, placing the character in the foreground tree
or along the grid lines look better but overall composition does not have any
flow.
Idea 2 - Has more flow and a better composition than Idea 1.
Week 8 - 18/11/2024
General Feedback :
- Position characters on a interesting point according to the rules of third.
Specific Feedback :
- Composition 16:9
- Colorwise does not show what type of composition it is and no depth to composition. Front should be darker and moving deeper into composition should be lighter
- Silhouette should show negative spaces / adding spaces between the buildings to show the building
- Left side doesn't really show what is around the composition
- Play around the sizes of the stone on the ground
- Character can be larger to show it, avoid having the character face away from the character instead should face the character.
- If applying a sunset background, other elements should be in a silhouette. Better to apply a plain blue sky.
REFLECTION
Reflecting on my journey throughout this module was a rewarding and challenging experience. I enjoyed learning new skills as it allowed me to develop new skills set and knowledge as a design student in expanding my capabilities to create in different mediums as well as contributing professionally in the future. I learned the process of 2D animation requires a great deal of patience and understanding of breakdowns and inbetweens developing valuable soft skills such as time management and patience at the same time. Each project and exercise provided me with a new challenge and an opportunity to refine my skills, experiment with new techniques, and develop myself individually and professionally in this field. Overall, this module was a valuable and enriching learning experience.
QUICK LINK
Google Drive : Click Here
Blogs:
Exercises : Click Here
Project 1 : Click Here
Project 2 : Click Here
Project 3 : Click Here
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