The 3D Animation Process Overview

Introduction

The intent of this article is to provide some insight to some of the major steps of a typical animation project from the first meeting with a client, through post production and delivery of the final product. Every project is unique and every firm takes its own approach to producing professional animations, but this discussion lists some of the typical problems and pitfalls that plague our work and some techniques that can improve your workflow and save you enormous time and grief. The following is a list of some of the major steps of a typical animation.

1. Market Your Services
2. Talk/Meet with Client
3. Do not disclose price
4. Determine end product
5. Learn as much about project as possible
6. Request drawings
7. Make contact with other companies
8. Receive and inspect drawings
9. Question poor designs
10. Determine what will be seen and the level of detail
11. Create production timeline
12. Write proposal / PSA
13. Receive signed contract and deposit
14. Create project folders
15. Ensure you have latest drawings
16. Break up project
17. Clean and prepare CAD linework
18. Import linework
19. Model building elements
20. Model site elements
21. Create an assembly line work flow
22. Save incrementally and save often
23. Merge background rig
24. Use material libraries
25. Merge scene elements
26. Load lighting preset
27. Create animation paths
28. Create copy of maps in project folder
29. Create test renders
30. Fix / change animation
31. Create production render
32. Post production

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