Day 10

Just as we stepped into class, *KABOOM~!* *WHAM*
We were assigned to do a gantt chart and animatics as well. But first of, we have to really finalise all the storyboards and make it as close to the final product. Then are we able to start doing the animatics. Reason being if the storyboards was not finalise, the animatics would be nothing in the sense of; it wouldn't bring out the same mood. -Doing this will really kill me. [Arghh~! Someone saves me]

As we sat in our group, we discussed what is needed to be included in the gantt chart and how is the chart of significance to us animators and also the purpose behind it all.

I wasn't sure what's the meaning of gantt chart so I went to researched on it. A Gantt chart is a graphical representation of the duration of tasks against the progression of time. It is a useful tool for planning and scheduling projects and helpful when monitoring a project's progress. Personally, i felt that even if a good Gantt Chart is to be produced but the person didn't refer to it, it would defeat its purpose and may not necessary be of much help to the person. A person too must be determined to check their own progress and see whether they are in track of time.

For me, I believe the purpose of a Gantt Chart is to really help us keep track of our progress and time as well; to let us stay focus and be on the right path instead of going one big round.

So yup, during our discussion we listed what is needed to be included in the Gantt Chart
- Finalise storyboard
- Audio
- Colouring
- Animating
- Editing
- Compositing
- Finalise character design
- Presentation dates
- Key framing
- In-betweens
- Outlines

We can also include milestones to make us satisfied with our performance. It acts as a motivation as we would want to achieve and accomplish our milestone earlier in order to either obtain a prize or resting time. So with this set up, we will feel more happy instead of sad and demoralise.

Alan also suggested that even the interim presentation could be a mile stone.
He wanted us to know how important storyboards and animatics are. With these, it is a more efficient way in producing our animation.

Not forgetting, Alan also told us to make a statement/ stand. Like what is to be finished? And what is yet to be done?
He gave a valuable tip too in starting the animation. He told us to start animating the scenes that we feel most confident with so as it would save the time too and being warmed up to the character as well. Next would be animating the complicated scenes.

Questions to ponder: What scenes and what do you want to achieve to make the animation nice?
In which area do you want to make your skills shine?

Yupie.. I already edited my storyboard but I will consult it with Alan tomorrow.
Now I have to think real hard for my Gantt Chart.
-Saddened-

V;_;n