AN INVESTIGATION AT THE INEFFICIENCIES ENCOUNTERED THROUGHOUT THE ANIMATION PRODUCTION PROCESS
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https://doi.org/10.48047/eavthj24Keywords:
Graphics production, Character Architecture, Time Management, Productivity difficulties, Creativity Workflow.Abstract
This project aims to optimize the workflows of the animation industry by better understanding the hurdles that hamper productivity throughout the animation production process and finding strategies to overcome them. It takes a lot of creative thinking, technical expertise, and cooperation to complete each stage of the complex animation production process. Inefficiency often arises from a combination of factors, including poor communication, overspending on resources, outdated machinery, and difficulties in integrating creative and technical teams. This research used a mixed-methods approach, analysing production pipelines at both large and small animation companies. It also surveyed animation professionals and conducted in-depth interviews. Significant problems, such as postponements in pre-production storyboarding and conceptualization, production challenges in meeting technical requirements, and rework or changes caused by team misalignment, were revealed by the findings. Overall, the study demonstrates how production timelines are impacted by factors such as reduced funding, skill shortages, and an excessive dependence on manual methods. Centralized project management systems to improve communication, increased investment in workforce training, adoption of agile production methods, and usage of contemporary animation software are some of the solutions proposed in the research as ways to tackle these challenges. The animation business is very intricate, requiring careful coordination throughout all stages of production. The primary objective of this research is to identify and analyse the causes of inefficiencies in these phases. The objective of this study's quantitative and qualitative research strategy, which involves analysing real-world animation projects and conducting interviews with industry experts, is to identify and comprehend the most prevalent obstacles to efficient workflows, such as problems with technology and resource management. The analysis suggests that there could be room for improvement in many areas. Software for animation, project management, and communication are all part of this category. This research aims to help find ways to fix these industrial process inefficiencies. Better animations may be generated with less effort and money spent. Results from this research on animation's complexity will be useful for everyone working in the field, from students to teachers.
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