Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify animation requirements
- Clarify 3D animation requirements documented in design briefs with relevant personnel
- Examine models to be animated to determine appropriate animation techniques
- Identify file formats and delivery platform for animated sequences
- Identify factors that may influence animation design approach
- Clarify work flow sequences with relevant personnel to ensure production schedule deadlines are met
- Plan approach
- Research animations, artworks and other creative sources that may inspire ideas
- Generate a range of ideas for animations that are technically feasible, respond to briefs and provide creative solutions to all design issues
- Present ideas to relevant personnel using appropriate design techniques
- Adjust approach to incorporate feedback and agree on final design concept
- Discuss and select 3D animation software with relevant personnel to ensure animated sequences meet technical and creative requirements
- Identify audio assets to support animations as required
- Produce animated sequences for review
- Create 3D animations using software and animation techniques to suit design requirements
- Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using equipment for long periods of time
- Apply basic animation, screen, visual design and communication principles to produce animations
- Apply real world camera techniques to virtual cameras used in 3D animation as required
- Confirm with relevant personnel that models have not infringed copyright
- Render completed animated sequences using appropriate output file formats
- Save and store animated sequences using standard naming conventions and version control protocols
- Demonstrate 3D animated sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation by agreed deadlines
- Finalise animated sequences