Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify the animation requirements of models
- Clarify the animation requirements and design specifications for the model, in consultation with the relevant personnel, and according to the production documentation
- Examine the most appropriate animation techniques for the animation, in order to determine which modelling techniques to use
- Identify the file format and delivery platform for animated sequences
- Identify factors that may influence the animation design approach
- Clarify work flow sequences, in consultation with the relevant personnel, to ensure that production schedule deadlines are met
- Plan the 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 the relevant personnel using appropriate design techniques
- Adjust the approach to incorporate feedback, and agree on final design concepts
- Discuss and select animation software with the relevant personnel to ensure that the animated sequences of the model meet specified outcomes
- Analyse audio assets supplied for animations, as required
- Produce animated sequences for review
- Create animations of models using animation and modelling techniques to suit design requirements
- Apply basic animation principles, screen principles, visual design principles and communication principles
- Apply real-world camera techniques to the virtual cameras used in the animation
- Render the completed animated sequences
- Save and store the animated sequences using appropriate output file formats, standard naming conventions, and version-control protocols
- Present the animated sequences of simple models to the relevant personnel for evaluation by agreed deadlines
- Finalise animated sequences