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1. Sketchbook work (research, planning, sketching)
2. Final Sketch
3. Final Background
4. Background must convey:
* When, where, when
* Aesthetics/Style
* Craftsmanship (best effort)
Sketch background ideas. #Design
Get feedback.
#Reflect
Create your background(s).
#Create
In your sketchbook:
* Research #Inquire
* When & where #Design
* Mood
* What is happening
* Style/Aesthetics
* Brainstorm words, techniques, colors, etc.
* What medium(s) will you use?
* What techniques will you use/learn?
What will your style be?
How will you incorporate this style throughout your background and character design?
View other animators' work to see how they create their style.
What is happening scene by scene?
Do you need more than one background?
What is the mood of your animation?
Scary? Peaceful? Joyful?
Exciting? Adventurous?
Silly? Fun? Strange?
You might think that you need to stick with the medium you chose. For example, if you are doing a claymation you need a sculpey background. However, this simply isn't true. The sky is the limit! Mix and Match!
Choices for backgrounds:
* Clay
* Paper
* Mixed media/collage
* Sewing/fabric
* Photography
* Drawings/paintings
* Computer Generated
* The list goes on and on - use your imagination!
When looking at each, think:
What can I determine by looking at this background?
Objects
Drawing/Painting
Computer Generated
Drawing
Mixed Media
Paper and Objects
Object/Legos
Paper
Paper/Drawings
Hand Drawn or Painted
Whiteboard & Markers / Chalk
Paper
Photographs
Paper/Drawings
Where is your animation taking place?
A house? A pool? Library? Inside a book?
Another state? Country? Planet?
What does this place look like?
How do your characters interact with this environment?
Future? Past? Today?
Morning? Afternoon? Night? Middle of the night?
What kind of light?
Backgrounds are necessary in animation.
Backgrounds:
* Provide information
Where is the animation taking place?
When is the time period?
What is happening?
* Can create the "mood"
* Can demonstrate your style/aesthetics
design by Dóri Sirály for Prezi