Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify animation requirements
- With reference to production documentation, clarify 3D animation requirements and design specifications in consultation with relevant personnel
- Examine the models to be animated to determine the most appropriate animation techniques
- Identify the file format and delivery platform for animated sequences
- Identify factors that may influence animation design approach
- In consultation with relevant personnel, clarify work flow sequences to ensure that production schedule deadlines are met
- Plan approach
- Research animations, artworks and other creative sources that may inspire visual design ideas
- Generate a range of animation ideas that are technically feasible, respond to briefs and provide creative solutions to all design issues
- Present animation ideas to relevant personnel using appropriate design techniques.
- Adjust approach to incorporate feedback and agree on final design concepts
- Discuss and select 3D animation software with relevant personnel to ensure that animated sequences meet specified outcomes
- Analyse audio assets supplied for animations as required
- Produce animated sequences for review
- Create 3D animations using animation techniques to suit design requirements
- Apply basic animation principles, screen principles, visual design principles and communication principles
- Apply real world camera techniques to virtual cameras used in 3D animation
- Render completed animated sequences
- Save and store animated sequences using appropriate output file formats, standard naming conventions and version control protocols
- Present 3D animated sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation by agreed deadlines
- Finalise animated sequences