PROJECT TYPE: University Coursework, FIRST YEAR
MODULE: Introduction to Animation
THE BRIEF: Demonstrate and develop an understanding of the principles of animation. Create a 2D animation between 20 and 60 seconds long that demonstrates 8 of the 12 principles of animation.
SKILLS ACQUIRED:
Understanding the principles of animation
Adobe Animate
GETTING STARTED:
The project's first stage was to develop a story that would involve 8 of the principles of animation. I came up with the story ‘The mischievous cat’, about a cat causing chaos in its owner’s home.
The project's first stage was to develop a story that would involve 8 of the principles of animation. I came up with the story ‘The mischievous cat’, about a cat causing chaos in its owner’s home.
STORYBOARD:
With a story plan written, I needed to draw a storyboard that would show the story from start to finish in preparation for animation.
With a story plan written, I needed to draw a storyboard that would show the story from start to finish in preparation for animation.
DESIGN:
I designed characters and environments with rough sketches and then used Adobe Illustrator to design them digitally.
I designed characters and environments with rough sketches and then used Adobe Illustrator to design them digitally.
ANIMATE:
With the characters and environments designed, I used Adobe Animate to put the whole animation together.
With the characters and environments designed, I used Adobe Animate to put the whole animation together.
EDIT:
I used Adobe Premier Pro to add sound effects to the video.
I used Adobe Premier Pro to add sound effects to the video.
FINAL PRODUCT:
Here is the final animation.
Here is the final animation.