TABLE OF CONTENTS Let us face it animation is hard work, there is so much to think of, and even with all the digital tricks that a computer brings to the party, it takes time. I once added up all the different hats a student needs to wear to make a short animated film. It is quite a list:
Starting with the Producer who has an idea
The Writer creates the story and dialog.
Casting Agent. The 3D modeler models the characters.
Make-up and Costumes. Then chooses materials and maps them onto the characters.
Sound records the necessary tracks and times them.
The Director decides how best to tell the story in terms of location, shots, transitions, compositions and overall style.
The Actors and/or Animal Wranglers work out the performance action, timing and delivery.
The Photographer chooses the best camera angle, lens and any camera moves.
The Lighting Cameraman places lights to illuminate the scene and create the right mood.
The Set Designer and Props will decide what needs to be in shot and what does not, the age, style and entire look of the set.
The Special Effects Designer is consulted for any 2D to be added afterwards or projected now, and works out any explosions or particle systems.
The Compositor grades the film, matching shots to create an overall smoothness and composites the elements together.
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