Major Project 1 / Task 2
05/03/2025 - 19/03/2024 / Week 4 - Week 6
Eng Yan Ling
Bachelor's Degree in Creative Media (Hons) - (Taylor's University)
Major Project 1 /Task 2
TABLE CONTENT
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1. Instructions
3. Progress
4. Feedback
5. Reflection
6. Quick Links
INSTRUCTION
PROGRESSION
PROJECT OUTLINE & BREAKDOWN
Link : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FTmFqHP8CEjaFfyarN6NDDdEer7UG4GXT9_ijs4jFgU/edit?usp=sharing
Tasks and timeline broken to ensure the smooth flow of progress while carrying
out all 3 tasks of this module. Name, task, status and additional notes to be
aware off are distributed into a table as well as the expected progress for
each week listed down in a google sheet.
Figure 2.1 Project Timeline
(TASK 1 LINKED FOR REFERENCE)
Task 1 Blog : Click Here
TASK 1 : PROPOSAL
Progression Materials : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ou1X7eudfLh0djLQLaL8nqsTmFElcejf?usp=sharing
1. Script
Final
Figure 2.2 Script - Final
2. Proposal Slides
Figure 2.3 Task 1 Presentation Slides
Based on the details throughout the idea development and story development,
the details of the story is compiled into a set of slides accompanied by
visually appealing graphics.
TASK 2 : DESIGN PROPOSITION
Progression #1
1. Art Direction
Miro Board : https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVIe6b3Y0=/
(refer to miro board for art direction progression)
Figure 2.4 Progression #1 Art Direction
Cartoonish, painting art style of entire animation art style.
2. Character Reference
Figure 2.5 Character Reference - Progression #1
Source : Pinterest
Protagonist :
- Main reference : Tadashi from Big Hero 6, Nanamin from Jujutsu Kaisen
- Referenced elements : Body proportion, facial feature, physique
Side Character :
- Old and wise character features
Antagonist :
- Element creature that has different forms (color/form)
3. Character Design
Figure 2.6 Character Sketch - Main & Side Character
Artwork by Shao Han
Figure 2.7 Character Sketch - Antagonist
Artwork by Eng Yan Ling
4. Environment Design
Figure 2.8 Environment Sketch #1
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.9 Environment Sketch #2
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.10 Environment Sketch #3
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.11 Environment Sketch #4
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.12 Environment Sketch #5
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.13 Environment Sketch #6
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Progression #2
1. Character Reference
Figure 2.14 Character Reference
2. Character Design
Figure 2.15 Character Sketch - Progression #2
Artwork by Shao Han
3. Environment Design
Figure 2.16 Environment Sketch #1
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Environment sketch of apartments by Yi Fan.
4. Storyboard
Figure 2.17 Storyboard #1
Artwork by Isabel Tan Xen Wern
Figure 2.18 Storyboard #2
Artwork by Isabel Tan Xen Wern
Storyboard sketch by Isabel to gain a general idea and flow of our story
plot.
Progression #3
1. Art Direction
Miro Board : https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVIe6b3Y0=/
Figure 2.19 Animation Art Direction
Source : Pinterest
To incorporate and execute an animation that consists a combination of
2D and 3D techniques applied, research is conducted to explore
existing animations in the industry to carefully choose the art
direction of our project.
Some of the animations we've explored are :
- Spiderverse
- Klaus
- Ultraman Rising
- Puss in Boots : The Last Wish
- Nimona
- Blue Eye Samurai
- Last Wish
After careful consideration considering factors such as our story
theme and message, and the visuals to communicate our story to the
audience, our final choice of art direction is mainly based on Klaus.
Figure 2.20 Animation Moodboard
Source : Pinterest
Act 1-2 (Cool Tone)
While Miles is battling his trauma and fear from his past, a cool tone
color palette will be used to represent his lowest point as well as a sign
that he has not overcome his trauma.
Act 3 (Warm Tone)
The story structure in act 3 is when Miles overcomes his trauma and fear
where the color palette transitions from cool to warm signifying his
"growth" with a bright and cheerful tone of color.
2. Character Reference
Figure 2.21 Character Reference - Protagonist
Character reference that matches the overall environment design setting as well as a more relatable appearance and physique to our character description.
Figure 2.22 Character Reference - Side Character
Character reference that matches the overall environment design
setting as well as a more relatable appearance and physique to our
character description.
Figure 2.23 Character Reference - Antagonist
With the feedback received, the character design of the antagonist is
directed towards a "fierce" look rather than it being a "cute"
character.
3. Character Design
Figure 2.24 Character Turn Around - Protagonist
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.25 Character Turn Around - Protagonist
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.26 Character Expression Sheet - Protagonist
Artwork by Shao Han
Figure 2.27 Character Design - Side Character
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Overall character turnaround sheet of side character (Mentor) in a
regular fit.
Figure 2.28 Character Design - Side Character
Artwork by Shao Han
Overall expression sheet of side character (Mentor).
Figure 2.29 Character Sketch - Antagonist
Artwork by Eng Yan Ling
Left - Original Form
Right - Evolved Form (difference in size and facial expression)
Figure 2.30 Character Sketch - Antagonist
Artwork by Eng Yan Ling
Turn around and expression sheet of antagonist.
Figure 2.31 Character Turn Around & Expression Sheet -
Antagonist
Artwork by Eng Yan Ling
Final illustration of antagonist with turn around sheet, expression
sheet and evolved form.
Name : Shoka
Meaning : Burning and destruction signifying the trauma and fear of
the protagonist.
a. Reference
Figure 2.32 Environment Reference
Source : Pinterest
The reference included are based on Manhattan's architure with specific
buildings of townhouses, fire stations and apartment buildings according
to our story setting.
b. Sketch
Figure 2.33 Miles' Home Sketch
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.34 Fire Station Sketch
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Figure 2.35 Mission #1 Location Sketch
Artwork by Wang Yi Fan
Based on the references in Figure 2.32, sketches are completed by Yi Fan
on the environment design with details captured to portray the
architectures of Manhattan.
c. Map Sketch
Figure 2.36 City Map Sketch
Artwork by Eng Yan Ling
d. Modeling Research
Miro Board : https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVIe6b3Y0=/
Figure 2.37 City Map Breakdown & Reference
Source : Pinterest
Research conducted to further enhance my understanding on the
architectures of Manhattan including townhouses, high rise buildings, fire
stations and etc.
e. Modeling
Blender File : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmLkigJiAhlf-cIb4KxVqxqqsoE6_gYJ/view?usp=drive_link
Figure 2.38 Miles' Home Model
Model By Eng Yan Ling
Figure 2.39 Fire Station Model
Model By Eng Yan Ling
Figure 2.40 Mission #1 Location Model
Model By Eng Yan Ling
Using the sketch in Figure 2.33 - Figure 2.35, the base platform is
positioned according to the city map. With further research conducted in
Figure 2.37 to understand the details and differences of architecture in
Manhattan, each buildings are carefully modeled. In future execution stage
of this project, an entire city based on the sketch in Figure 2.36 will be
completely modeled. Hence, in this stage of planning phase, the 3 main
buildings namely, Miles' childhood home, the fire station and the location
of Mission #1 is modeled to test the environment overview with different
lightings and angle. More elements such as street lamps, road, pavement,
and other elements found around the street of Manhattan will also be
modeled during the execution stage.
Figure 2.38 - Figure shows the model of Miles' childhood home, the fire
station and the location of Mission #1 with 2 different lightings
side-by-side with left as the day time lighting and right as the night
time lighting. All images are also shot in front, high angle left and
right and low angle left and right. All models are not entire accurate in
comparison to the sketch but still with sufficient details to distinguish
the architectures of Manhattan.
Figure 2.38 heavily references the neighbourhoods of Manhattan with no
other shops of high rise buildings around. Figure 2.39 is heavily
referenced from Manhattan's Engine 55 fire station whereas Figure 2.40 is
mainly referenced from the apartment buildings around the city that also
surrounds high rise buildings, cafe and other shops.
5. Storyboard
Figure 2.41 Submission Storyboard
Artwork by Isabel Tan Xen Wern
6. Thumbnails
Figure 2.42 Submission Thumbnails
Artwork by Isabel Tan Xen Wern
Thumbnails and storyboard completed by Isabel based on the script in Task 1.
7. Animatics
8. Design & Technical Research
Reference :
Kadavil, N. (2019). “Analysis On Animation of Klaus”
Figure 2.43 Design & Technical Research Reference
Relevant information of softwares to use throughout this project as well as
studies on "Klaus" in Figure 2.47 is conducted by Isabel and included in the
final section of the presentation slides.
FINAL TASK 2 DESIGN PROPOSITION
Figure 2.44 FINAL TASK 2 DESIGN PROPOSITION
FEEDBACK
Week 4 - 05/03/2025
- establish the environment by planning out on a map with plants,
buildings and overall surroundings.
- character needs to be more appealing showing his persona, features
explore its personaaracter needs to be more appealing showing his persona, features
explore its persona
- pick out what is there at the location - study the location and its
architecture details and differences
- consider if your animation is serious/cartoonic art? is the art work
practical to work on? what can be done and expressed when executing the
animation and what are the technical aspects of technique combo?
- make use of trial and error stage to explore the best ways among all to
execute your animation
- can consider including an antagonist in the story such as symbols of
fire hopping around as a character.
- refine and improvise story - crucial during planning phase to prep for
execution and thumbnails is important is planning the timeline and
overall outlook of the final animation to see which areas that needs
more work on
- can add opening scenes in thumbnail that includes the story title
- story arc is there but conflict of both external and internal (<)
slides need to improve
Week 5 - 12/03/2025
- character is not working and does not really suit the story theme since
its not a cartoonish type of story
- establish the art direction first before working on other designing task
- look up and research existing characters and incorporate them into your
character design
Week 6 - 19/03/2025
- environment design is good
- look for reference that you can achieve rather than selecting references
that are hard to execute.
- character design needs more work.
REFLECTION
Reflecting my progression while carrying my tasks throughout this module,
it was a learning opportunity for me to refine both my skills in this
field of expertise as well as soft skills that will benefit me in the
future. There were many challenges in terms of communication with some
members due to limitation of language barrier which was challenging to
clearly convey the message and expectation of the project. Hence, it has
allowed me to not only grow as a person individually but also as a person
that works as a team to achieve a common goal. Apart from that, the design
process throughout this project has allowed me to refine and apply the
skills gained in previous semesters to produce a design that is up to the
requirements of this project and the lecturers. Throughout this module,
the guidance of Mr Kamal and Mr Kannan have greatly benefited me in
gaining more knowledge in this field of expertise and prepare me for the
future in this line of work.
QUICK LINK
Google Drive : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ou1X7eudfLh0djLQLaL8nqsTmFElcejf?usp=drive_link
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