Assignment2 - 3D animation (intro)

For my second project the brief requires me to complete an animation in any style i wish, so natually i've chosen to complete mine in 3D, that relates to a theme of post humanism. Basically how technology relates to man or how we've become dependent on technology.

Using the Washing Machine character that i already created previously i will create a short animation based on the character. The chosen type is an advertisment introducing the latest in laundry services for the every day home. So its a Washing Machine, a dryer, and an iron Press that can run to your home, do you laundry all for you. In a nut shell it basically introduces the "Crack Laundry Squad, for all your laudry emergencies"

The process to develope the animation will require my self to develop it in steps. These steps being...'

1. Modeling (character & scenes)
2. Rigging
3. Animation
4. Test rendering 1
5. Refine Animation
6. Test rendering 2
7. Refine if required
8. Texturing
9. Final rendering 3

That being the 3D modeling component of the process. The second process will be to edit all the scenes together and apply effects using Adobe After Effects.

1. Import all still animation squence shots into After Effects
2. Apply effects and sounds
3. Test rendering 1
4. Refine effects
5. Rest rendering 2
6. Refine if required
7. Final Rendering 3 (quicktime files)

The final process is to import it all into Final Cut Pro. Although i could complete the editing in Adobe After Effects i prefer to complete the editing in Final Cut because its easier to work in additional sounds and effects like slow motion etc, if required.

1. Import quicktime files of final sequences
2. Edit the sequences together as listed in storyboard
3. Import and apply sound
4. Test rendering 1
5. Refine editing
6. Test rendering 2
7. Refine if required
9. Final rendering as 1 quicktime file

Final to complete and animation and to hand it in for assesment, all development files, front cover design, DVD creation will be completed last.