MIDTERMS CHECKLIST! Submit the Following to the server by 5:00 PM Friday!

On the server (AN325A or AN325B depending on your class), make sure you have a folder labeled as lastname_Firstname.  Inside it, I would like you to include everything you have worked on so far. I have an example folder, marked "shaw_michael" that shows you how to organize your work:

• An Animation folder with 4 seperate folders marked "1_RAW, 2_Lineart, 3_Color, and 4_FX"
• Inside that folder: two video files that showcase two animated segments of your film. One from Week 1, and one from Week 2.  
• If your videos part of the same sequence, please mark it as lastname_wk1and2.
• A design folder that has the character and environment designs for your film, as well as 
• Character designs
• environment designs
• color charts, film swatches, etc.
• Your storyboards and animatic for your production.
• Your original thumbnails and sketches for your project, in the "thumbnails and sketches" folder.
•  A schedule for your film and a list of what you need to complete on it.
•   If you have updated your content recently, submit the LATEST version of each stage of your production.
• A list of your notes for yourself on your current progress with your project! I want to know what you plan to do with your film, any elements (color, FX, character changes etc.) you plan to add to your story! What is your schedule for completion? The more information you can provide the better!

For midterms, you will receive 3 separate grades that I will average together:  Design, Preproduction (storyboards and animatics), and Animation.  In those, I will be looking for the following:

A. Craftsmanship (25%): Line-art quality.  How clean are your lines in each section of your animation? Is your character the focal point of your animation, or are the rough lines the focal point?

B. Modeling and Composition (25%): How consistent are your characters and environments? Does your cinematography allow for a clear viewing experience? 

C. Performance (25%): Does the performance on paper/ on screen fully explain the scenario and circumstances of each scene?  Is your animation about the characters and subject matter? Are the performances believable?

D. Clarity of storytelling (25%):  What is the story of each sequence?  Is the story visually clear?

A couple notes to remember:

• Animation creation: Performance is Key!  It's all about how we act and bring our scenarios to life!
• Environment Design: Staging and Function Is the most important! We need environments that serve our character's purpose and provide CONTEXT to the scene!
• Character design:  Big, Medium, and Small Forms, Clear Silhouettes, Shape Symbolism, etc.
• Animation segment 1&2: Establish the circumstances of the scene! Show us what to look for and what to improve upon!