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Animation Design Process

Animation Design Process

Run this checklist to create an animation
1
Introduction:
2
Record client details
3
Arrange a design meeting
4
Research the client's company
5
Design meeting:
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Gather notes and materials for the meeting
7
Take notes during the meeting
8
Record project details
9
Scripting:
10
Make notes on the script
11
Write the initial script
12
Create three variations
13
Send initial script for approval
14
Record initial script client feedback
15
Record script approval status
16
Make script iterations as required
17
Voiceover:
18
Make notes on the voiceover
19
Decide who will do the voiceover
20
Check recording equipment
21
Let everyone nearby know you're recording
22
Record the raw voiceover
23
Make voiceover basic edits
24
Send voiceover for approval
25
Record voiceover client feedback
26
Record initial voiceover approval status
27
Make voiceover iterations as required
28
Animation:
29
Record ideas for animation
30
Create storyboard
31
Make keyframes
32
Send keyframes for approval
33
Record keyframe client feedback
34
Record keyframe approval status
35
Make keyframe iterations as required
36
Create main animation
37
Send animation for approval
38
Record animation client feedback
39
Record animation approval status
40
Make animation iterations as required
41
Audio mixing:
42
Remove unnecessary noise
43
Match the audio to the animation
44
Add sound effects
45
Add music
46
Check volume levels
47
Send initial audio mix for approval
48
Record initial audio mix feedback
49
Record initial audio mix approval status
50
Make audio mix iterations as required
51
Closing out the project:
52
Mark the project as closed
53
Mark the project as finished
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Sources:
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