The process of creating an animation video

Creating a 3D animation video is essentially a limitless process. After all, anything can be designed and crafted digitally. However, this also makes it crucial to consider the animationโ€™s design early on, as changes can often be time-intensive. To keep this process as smooth as possible, Indall follows a fixed six-step procedure. Each step includes a set of action points and concludes with a "deliverable," indicated in italics.

The process of creating an animation video

Creating a 3D animation video is essentially a limitless process. After all, anything can be designed and crafted digitally. However, this also makes it crucial to consider the animationโ€™s design early on, as changes can often be time-intensive. To keep this process as smooth as possible, Indall follows a fixed six-step procedure. Each step includes a set of action points and concludes with a "deliverable," indicated in italics.

The process of creating an animation video

Creating a 3D animation video is essentially a limitless process. After all, anything can be designed and crafted digitally. However, this also makes it crucial to consider the animationโ€™s design early on, as changes can often be time-intensive. To keep this process as smooth as possible, Indall follows a fixed six-step procedure. Each step includes a set of action points and concludes with a "deliverable," indicated in italics.

Introduction


Every collaboration starts with an introduction, in which mutual expectations are discussed, the intended goals and of course the product or service. It is also examined what the client is already doing in the area of video outputs, so that the new production can be aligned with the existing content. Based on this, an action plan is drawn up to achieve a good final result in the most efficient way.


Deliverable: Action plan

Stap 1. Script & storyboard


In deze fase wordt het framework voor de productie neergezet, waarbij een overzicht van alle relevante punten van het product gecreรซerd wordt. Dit wordt op basis van de gevoerde gesprekken opgesteld, waar mogelijk aangevuld met al bestaande informatie en literatuur vanuit de opdrachtgever. Hierop volgend zal er een sessie tussen Indall en de opdrachtgever gepland worden (fysiek, dan wel virtueel), waar al deze punten besproken worden, op welk deel van het product deze invloed hebben en te overleggen hoe deze het beste kunnen gevisualiseerd kunnen worden. Vaak is er ook al een 3D-CAD-model beschikbaar, in deze fase wordt die gecontroleerd op de toepasbaarheid. Ook wordt er door middel van een moodboard of voorbeeldvideoโ€™s een voorstel gedaan voor de beoogde stijl.


Al deze informatie en kennis wordt verwerkt tot een script, waarin alle punten worden behandeld. Indien nodig zal hierin ook de voice-over tekst opgesteld worden en zal er een geschikte stem hiervoor besproken worden. Ook worden alle eisen en randvoorwaarden aan de film (beoogde inzet, maximale lengte, resolutie, etc.) in deze fase afgestemd. Dit script vormt de basis van de film en dient geaccordeerd te worden door de opdrachtgever. Eventuele (grote) aanpassingen in een latere fase zijn tijdsintensief en daardoor kostbaar. 


Deliverable: Script, welke als basis dient voor de video, en een conceptvoorstel, met daarin de uitgangspunten en denkrichtingen

Step 2. Animatic


Based on the script, the preliminary montage is created. Depending on the scope and the project, this is a timeline with a style frame or reference image for each scene, or a first concept of the film in which all movements, elements, and camera angles are made. However, the material properties will most likely not be added yet, so that changes can be made quickly. This montage is also provided with audio (music, sound design, and/or voice-over) to clarify the tone of voice and the feeling. This animatic gives a good picture of the final product, in which it is important that the client checks whether all elements are mentioned and presented correctly. This is the phase in which these adjustments can still be applied relatively easily. 


Deliverable: Animatic, with the right tone of voice

Step 5 โ€“ Final Editing


Once the animatic is approved, it will be further refined, and material properties, environment, lighting, etc., will be added. Text animations will also be incorporated at this stage, resulting in a complete final product. Throughout the process, there will be several review moments to keep the client informed about the progress and to gather feedback in a timely manner.


Deliverable: A complete video, including sound design, texturing, etc.



Step 6 โ€“ Delivery


In the final phase, there is an opportunity to make final adjustments to ensure the video meets expectations. This may include adding a call to action at the end of the film. After this, the video will be delivered digitally in the agreed specifications. If desired, we can also provide advice on the video's deployment, online targeting, etc. For example, consider creating a shorter version of the video for use as paid advertisements or as a teaser on social media platforms such as LinkedIn.


Deliverable: The 3D animation video or 2D animation video, ready for use.

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Questions?

Curious? Leave a message, and receive a response within 24 hours! We are happy to think along with you.

Monique van der Wal

creative

Portretfoto van Monique, creative bij Indall

Questions?

Curious? Leave a message, and receive a response within 24 hours! We are happy to think along with you.

Monique van der Wal

creative

Portretfoto van Monique, creative bij Indall