Hi everyone!
Here's a preview animatic of my current large animation project! It's rough, and I imagine you're as happy as I am that I don't do hand drawn animations 😅 Huge props to those that do!
An animatic is like an animated storyboard. It’s a rough animation that sequences the key frames or sketches of a project, often with dialogue, music, and sound effects. Being only one person, I've had to cut it down to just sketches though. Animatics help animators and filmmakers visualize how a scene will play out, ensuring that pacing, motion, and transitions work well before committing to the full animation process. I think learning this new skill is an important part of the process, helping me better plan and produce my animations in the future.
This project will have interaction between two characters, which is a huge step for me! To better process that challenge, I’m also creating a smaller animation in parallel to practice and experiment.
As I continue to grow as an animator, I may look into commissioning help with the sketching phase to get better visuals with actual characters and expressions. For now, though, I’m excited to take this on myself and learn every step of the way.
I expect the smaller animation and more refined previews of the big project done next month. I can’t wait to share my progress and hear your feedback.Thank you for your continued support, it means the world to me! 🧡