ANIMATION FUNDAMENTAL-Final Project

  Monday,Nov. 11.2024

14.12.2024-30.12.2024 | Week 13 - Week 15

Jia Wenbing /0365436/

Design principles/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media

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INSTRUCTIONS

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FINAL PROJECT

Story board

Assignment Requirements:

Using the characters from your previous Project 1, create a 5-10 second animated action sequence.

Choose an action sequence that involves physical movement, such as a fight, chase, or sports-related activity. Have a good idea of ​​the desired outcome, key actions, and the emotions you want to convey in the scene.

Create a storyboard to visualize the key moments, actions, and emotions in the scene. Incorporate a variety of shots, angles, and visual continuity to enhance the visual storytelling.

Create a project in Adobe Animate. Set the settings to 24fps, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 1280 x 720 (HD720p) resolution.

1. Storyboard (pdf) 

2. Final animation (mp4 format)

Based on my character image, I began to design the content of my animation. I imagined a short story about a little girl taking a walk, seeing a beautiful butterfly, chasing the butterfly, accidentally falling, and then enjoying the scenery of nature.

Figure 2.1 Storyboard

I found some picture references based on the scene I needed.

Figure 2.2 Butterfly Reference

Figure 2.3 Baiyun Reference

After I found the reference I wanted, I started drawing. I wanted to have a landscape scene before the animation started, and then the characters would come in. I drew a lot of white clouds for the opening.

Figure 2.4 Painting white clouds process

Figure 2.5 Painting process

I didn't want the animation to always show the character running sideways, so I gave her footsteps a close-up as a transition in the animation.

Figure 2.6 Close-up of feet

Story board

Fina Animation

Later I found that I needed to color it, but there was no time, so I did my best to complete the parts I could.

Figure 2.7 Coloring process

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REFLECTION

This project has been very rewarding for me in terms of character dynamics and motion design. The whole process has made me think deeply about how to convey the personality of the character through movement. When designing, I think about the overall presentation effect by designing each content.

One of the biggest challenges is that I need to pay close attention to the sense of timing and rhythm in designing. By studying reference materials, I have a better understanding of the key points of body mechanics and dynamic poses, which have played a big role in improving the realism of animation.

This project has also made me better understand the iterative process of animation production. From the initial sketches to the final refined works, each step requires constant adjustments and problem solving. In this process, I have learned patience and problem-solving skills, and I understand how to make the work more perfect through multiple revisions. I am very proud that the final result can capture the expression of the character's personality.

Overall, this project has not only improved my animation skills, but also deepened my understanding of storytelling and expressing the emotions of the characters. This experience has made it clearer for me how to make the audience perceive the unique personality of the characters through well-designed movements, and will help me continue to improve my skills in future animation creations.