So this is our "Animation bible" (if you know the term)All of these concepts are the generalized baseline our animators will be using to make this project!
*__Over arching elements:__*
**Format**: 2560 x 1440p
. Style remains Chibby
- Outliers for relevant shot and subjective matters can apply.
. Focusing on expression and Gesture, details are simple.
. . Animation is kept simple (refer to example video) - Focusing on economic use of shots (this will change as budget increases)
- Focusing on Poses with animation being used for key points.
- Shots that are planned for post production animation in editing should be set up in a way to allow for easy
Export and use of assets.
. Style can change based on shot.
- Mid to close ups more detailed.
- Full body and long shots generally more chibby to express a point.
. Pokemon generally as close to original design as possible.
. Each character has one coloured element to draw the eye.
- Choose primary colour of character, any part of body/outfit that uses that colour is then coloured.
. Most shots focusing on mid and close up shots for animation economics, long shots used for important detailed moments (refer to reference video for example)
. Backgrounds are prodominantly sketches - only needed for more detail when scene demands it.
. Using Reference video linked as reference for general direction.
. Important to not over sexualise, Makari is curvier and female character are more hour glass shaped, men more square, important to keep within a degree of sensibility.
- For certain shots adding "More detailed teasy design is acceptable. (will discuss on shots where this may be loosened for shot relevancy)
. All character poses and gestures made as seperate assets to allow for additional animating in editing
- Likewise for any interaction of items
*__Makari__*
. Coloured element - sclera/eyes (sclera a dark blue to help not blend into eye outline) + derricks eye + horns/tip of horns
. generally the curviest character, but within acceptable limits.
. Narrator
. Makari's shots are generally taken from inside an office of hers
*__Chat__*
. Expression is generally always Vacant/Gaumless (representing empty headed)
. Headband/bag coloured.
. Headband used as "Eyebrows" for expression.
*All alt characters*
. Stylistic liberty based on scene inportance
. Dr Professor instructor of pokemon is a himbo-ified version of proessor oak and is representative of the chatter helping to intrsuct the rest of chat.