Notes from Monday: Nov 19th and Homework for this weekend:

CHECKING YOUR ANIMATIC:

• storytelling: Is the story clear/ clearly told?
• actions and presence: Can we clearly see what characters are doing and where they are going?
• avoid sequences that skip “too much” information
• Example: Character goes to fridge to open jar of jelly.
• Panel 1: Character at kitchen table.
• Panel 2: Character at fridge with jelly already in hand.
• What’s missing: Panel of character opening fridge to pull out jelly.
• Timing: ut or too slow?

Advice for Producing Longer Format Animation:

• Divide your sequence into small chunks!
• Set a small time limit for each part of your animation sequence.
• Small sequences are divided by actions.
• Setting small time limits helps you draw ONLY the MOST important drawings you need for that sequence.
• General average for fully complete 2-D animation:
• 6 seconds per week
• Always figure out timing first!
• Calendar and Homework:
• Nov 19-23: (Thanksgiving) Lineart Key and In-between animation.
• Nov 26-30: Color, Sound, and Title and End Cards (Treat this like a film! Figure out what you want the title and end card to look like)
• Dec 3: Watch Films 
• Dec 10: All academic work is due!