How can you ensure that your computer animations are meeting project needs?

2 Prototype your animations

Once you have a plan, you can start prototyping your animations using simple shapes, rigs, or assets. Prototyping is a way of testing your ideas and getting feedback early in the development process. You can use prototyping tools, such as Unity's Animation Rigging or Unreal Engine's Sequencer, to create and edit animations quickly and easily. Prototyping your animations will help you identify and solve potential problems, such as clipping, timing, or transitions.

4 Polish your animations

When you have a tested and functional animation, you can start polishing it and adding the final touches. Polishing is a process of refining and enhancing your animations to make them more expressive, dynamic, and engaging. You can use polishing tools, such as Unity's Cinemachine or Unreal Engine's Control Rig, to adjust and fine-tune your animations with more control and precision. Polishing your animations will help you achieve the desired look and feel for your game.

5 Get feedback on your animations

One of the most important steps in ensuring that your animations are meeting the project needs is to get feedback from others. You can get feedback from your team members, your clients, your testers, or your audience. You can use feedback tools, such as Unity's Collaborate or Unreal Engine's Perforce, to share and review your animations with others. Getting feedback on your animations will help you gain new perspectives, insights, and suggestions for improvement.

6 Iterate on your animations

The final step in ensuring that your animations are meeting the project needs is to iterate on them based on the feedback and the results. Iteration is a cycle of revising and refining your animations until they reach the optimal level of quality and satisfaction. You can use iteration tools, such as Unity's Timeline or Unreal Engine's Take Recorder, to edit and record your animations with more flexibility and efficiency. Iterating on your animations will help you adapt and evolve your animations to the changing project needs and expectations.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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