Animation Fundamentals / Project 3

02/12/2024 - 05/01/2025 / Week 11 - Week 14

Eng Yan Ling

Bachelor's Degree in Creative Media (Hons) - (Taylor's University)

Animation Fundamentals / Project 3

TABLE CONTENT

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1. MIB

2. Project Requirements

3. Progress

4. Feedback

5. Reflection

6. Quick Links

INSTRUCTIONS


PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

EXERCISES
Project 3 : Animation Action Sequence
Week 11 - 4/11/2024
1. References/Idea
https://youtu.be/OZdMYGXu71s?si=cm0_LomvVCtnDfYi
https://youtu.be/OZdMYGXu71s?si=cm0_LomvVCtnDfYi
https://youtu.be/C09ZMD9_D9I?si=7b-9tY2M4MFYD3hD
https://youtu.be/ItaeyIP7q5s?si=63WwgF7Tt1RqxXf-  
https://youtu.be/C09ZMD9_D9I?si=7b-9tY2M4MFYD3hD

2. Sketch/Storyboard
Idea :
1. Idea #1
(a) step
(b) spin/roll 
(c) run - https://youtu.be/OZdMYGXu71s?si=cm0_LomvVCtnDfYi
(d) charge
(e) punch

2. Idea #2
(a) silhouette run (cu shot) - https://youtu.be/OZdMYGXu71s?si=cm0_LomvVCtnDfYi
(b) roll (right diagonal low back) 
(c) silhouette run (low back shot) - https://youtu.be/C09ZMD9_D9I?si=7b-9tY2M4MFYD3hD
(d) switch to front cam run - https://youtu.be/ItaeyIP7q5s?si=63WwgF7Tt1RqxXf-  (0.00-0.09)
(e) prep jump 
(f) high jump 
(g) prep punch - https://youtu.be/C09ZMD9_D9I?si=7b-9tY2M4MFYD3hD or https://youtu.be/HiqEBf-gn-I?si=Va-rS72O5OruM6I- (0.10-0.18) 
(h) land
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Figure 3.1 Storyboard (Week 11, 02/12/2024)

Additional frame added at the end, zooming out to both characters in action.
Final Idea : Idea #2

3. Progress
Attempt #1
Week 12 - 10/12/2024
(a) Rough
Rough animation completed based on reference and direction in idea #2.

Figure 3.2 Rough - Attempt #1 (Week 12, 09/12/2024)

(b) Cleanup
First attempt cleanup of aniamton.

Figure 3.3 Cleanup - Attempt #1 (Week 12, 09/12/2024)

Attempt #2
Week 14 - 30/12/2024
(Progress/Amendments from feedback session)
1. Establishing Character #2
Based on the feedback, the original color tone of the second character blends in with the background and main character, Mr Kamal suggested to switch its color palette to a brighter tone that can distinguish between both characters.

Figure 3.4 Character Color Palette
Source : Pinterest

Figure 3.5 Introduction Shot (Week 14, 30/12/2024)

Suggestion : Over shoulder looking at main character.
Establishing second character for the the ending.

Figure 3.6 Recolored Character #2  (Week 14, 30/12/2024)

Overall comparison of both main and second character.

2. Background Elements

Figure 3.7 Background Elements  (Week 14, 30/12/2024)

Suggestion : Background is too static, add more elements e.g. trees, stones.
Elements added to different scenes to add movement in the background.

3. Breakdowns/In-betweens
 
Figure 3.8 Jump - Onion Skin  (Week 14, 30/12/2024)

Suggestion : Add (2) more frames before and middle pose and refer to bouncing ball exercise; slow in, slow out. Figure 3.8 shows the overall animation drawings in onion skin.

4. Final
Project is amended according to feedback received on attempt #1. Below are the submission for this project :
(a) Rough

Figure 3.9 Final - Rough  (Week 14, 30/12/2024)

(b) Tie Down
Figure 3.10 Final - Tie Down  (Week 14, 30/12/2024)

(c) Cleanup
Figure 3.11 Final - Cleanup  (Week 14, 30/12/2024)

FEEDBACK
Week 11 - 02/12/2024
Storyboard
  • Idea is fine, just consider adding a last panel where it zooms out to both character's action.

Week 14 - 30/12/2024
Animation
  • start - show both characters, eg pov shot; more towards a camera angle and static frame and no movement necessary to establish the other character
  • run - lacking in up and down position
  • jump - ensure that the scene before and the following scene starts at the action's pose, reference a running jump
  • add 2 more breakdown in between taking off-middle + middle-landing, refer to bouncing ball exercise to apply slow in/out to animation; position of middle is not high enough therefore limited space to add breakdown frames
  • run - repetitive from previous scene; flip to the other direction and change to the other character
  • high jump landing - alter landing frame; keep the getting up animation simple and just take a step forward
  • ending - change character 2 color tone, current color scheme is too similar to main character, difficult to differentiate between both
  • overall - add small elements in bg, eg stone, trees, etc. to let bg move, bg looks static in current
REFLECTION

Reflecting on my journey throughout this module was a rewarding and inspiring experience. I enjoyed the process of animating different actions and challenge myself in order to achieve a desirable outcome, exploring my creativity and applying my knowledge to the project. This project provided me with a new challenge and an opportunity to challenge myself further in this field of expertise. Overall, this project was a rewarding learning experience to learn and progress further as a design student.

QUICK LINKS
Google Drive : Click Here

Blogs:
Exercises : Click Here
Project 1 : Click Here
Project 2 : Click Here
Project 3 : Click Here

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