Week 5

This week, I created an animatic using very rough sketches. I intend to flesh out this animatic in the week so that it can be understood better with more details. In this version, it ends before the characters chase scene with the creature. During this chase, objects will most likely break and will need simulations in Houdini to replicate this. The ending is also left out of the animatic as I intend to film two endings and decide in post which one is more suitable.

From this animatic, I was able to identify what simulations / VFX will be needed after filming. This includes the following:

-Mocap Body recording (Creature movements)

-Mocap facial recording (Creature interacting with character)

-Object breaking simulation (Window, Vase, Wall)

Fortunately, I have experience with Mocap production and Houdini. I will need to learn more about facial animations especially with a custom photogrammetry scanned character. 

I will also need to consider how to animate the creature switching forms. 

In week 6 I will complete a few tests regarding these areas to ensure these tasks are possible to incorporate into my short film. These tests will also allow me to ensure the quality of output being produced is sufficient enough to not break the illusion of reality in the film.