Process
Understanding the journey from concept to completion is crucial. Here’s a streamlined overview of my typical project workflow: 
1. Brief 
We begin by defining the project’s objectives, key messages, and target audience. This stage involves: 
Clarifying the project’s purpose and desired outcomes.
Discussing stylistic preferences for animation, voiceovers, and music.
Addressing logistical details such as deadlines, accessibility considerations, budget constraints, and technical specifications. 
This collaborative effort ensures a deep understanding of your brand and goals, setting the foundation for a successful project. 
💡 Tip: Keep your message concise. Aim for videos between 60-90 seconds. If you have extensive information, consider creating a series of shorter videos to maintain viewer engagement. 
2. Scripting 
Transforming your narrative into a compelling script involves: 
Crafting the core message collaboratively. 
Refining the narrative into a voiceover script with professional input. 
💡 Tip: Avoid jargon unless it’s universally understood by your audience. Read the script aloud to ensure it flows naturally, and always include a clear call to action. 
3. Visual Treatment 
Developing the project’s visual identity includes: 
Creating style frames and initial character designs. 
Compiling mood boards to convey the intended aesthetic.
This phase aligns the visual elements with your brand guidelines and project objectives. 
4. Storyboarding 
Mapping out the animation involves: 
Aligning visuals with the script to ensure cohesive storytelling.
Incorporating feedback from all stakeholders to finalise the storyboard. 
⚠️ Note: Sign-off at this stage is crucial, as significant changes afterwards may affect timelines and costs.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
5. Animatic 
Creating a preliminary version of the animation to assess: 
Pacing and flow of the narrative.
Synchronisation with voiceovers, music, and sound effects. 
This step allows for adjustments before full-scale production, ensuring the story resonates as intended. 
💡 Tip: For projects with tight schedules or budgets, combining the storyboard and animatic into a ‘boardomatic’ can be an efficient alternative. 
6. Production 
Bringing the project to life involves: 
Developing assets and animating according to the approved storyboard and animatic. 
Ensuring all elements align with the established visual treatment. 
7. Sound Design 
Enhancing the animation with professional audio includes: 
Selecting and integrating voiceovers, music, and sound effects. 
Collaborating with experienced voiceover artists to match the project’s tone. 
⚠️ Note: Investing in quality sound design significantly elevates the overall impact of the animation.
8. Review & Revisions 
After production, we fine-tune the animation to ensure it meets expectations. This includes: 
Sharing the draft animation for feedback.
Refining visuals, timing, and audio as needed.
Making final adjustments to align with the brief. 
💡 Tip: Consolidate feedback from all stakeholders to streamline revisions and keep the project on schedule.
9. Delivery & Support 
Once the animation is approved, the final files are prepared and delivered in the required formats. This stage covers: 
Exporting the animation in optimised resolutions for different platforms.
Offering ongoing support if future edits or adaptations are needed. 
💡 Tip: Consider repurposing animations into shorter clips for social media to maximise engagement and reach.
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All that we need do now is raise a glass to a successful project: here’s to the next one!
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