ANIMATION FUNDAMENTALS ✿ FINAL PROJECT: ACTION ANIMATION ✿

ANIMATION FUNDAMENTALS ✿ FINAL PROJECT: ACTION ANIMATION ✿

02.07.24 - 29.07.24

week 11 - week 14

✿ TAN JIA JIA 0350577 ✿

Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

Lecture

Final Project

1.0 Research

2.0 Digitalization

3.0 Final Outcome

Reflection

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✿ LECTURE ✿

Please refer to Exercise.

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✿ INSTRUCTION ✿

Figure 1.1 MIB of Animation Fundamentals

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✿ FINAL PROJECT: ACTION ANIMATION ✿

1.0 RESEARCH

For the final project, we need to apply the knowledge we learned from Mr. Kamal, including the walk cycle and jump animation, to create a complete animation for our character.

Before I started animating, I searched for various motion references on YouTube. This helped me understand different actions from various angles and improved the accuracy and realism of my animation.

Figure 2.1 running motion

Figure 2.2 step movement jump

I found two actions that I can include in my animation. These references provided additional movement ideas that enhanced the overall dynamics and realism of my character’s performance.

2.0 DIGITALIZATION

Before animating, I first drew a storyboard for my character. This step helped me plan the sequence of actions and ensured a clear and cohesive narrative for the final animation.

Figure 2.3 Storyboard #1

Figure 2.4 Storyboard #2

After completing my storyboard, I began animating my character. This involved using the walk cycle and jump animation techniques we learned, ensuring that each movement was fluid and consistent with the planned sequence.

Figure 2.5 Process in Animate 

The animation is about 9 seconds long. This short duration required precise timing and careful attention to detail to ensure that each movement was smooth and effectively conveyed the intended actions.

3.0 FINAL OUTCOME

Figure 2.6 Final Outcome

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✿ REFLECTION ✿

The final project was a comprehensive test of the animation skills I acquired throughout the course. Tasked with creating a complete animation for my character using the walk cycle and jump animation techniques taught by Mr. Kamal, I first drew a detailed storyboard to plan the sequence of actions. Researching motion references on YouTube provided insights into different actions and perspectives, allowing me to incorporate two new movements into my animation, which is about nine seconds long. This process required meticulous attention to timing and detail, ensuring smooth and consistent movements. The project was both challenging and rewarding, pushing me to apply my knowledge practically and deepening my understanding of animation principles. Mr. Kamal's feedback and guidance were instrumental, significantly improving my technical skills and boosting my confidence in creating dynamic animations.