1. Think and Plan Your Shot Out:

• • Create or find reference material and act out the scene.
  • Take notes on your observations.
  • Sketch gestures and thumbnails for key storytelling poses.
  • Describe the arcs in the scene using at least three action words.
  • Share your ideas with others and seek feedback.
  • Allow time for analysis to understand the character’s desires and obstacles.

2. Exploration:

• • Keep your ideas simple to convey a clear message.
  • Avoid cluttering storytelling poses with too many concepts.
  • Challenge yourself to explore multiple ideas before settling on one.
  • Visualize the entire shot before beginning Animation.

3. Listen:

• • Pay close attention to instructions from your lead, supervisor, or director.
  • Listen to the dialogue and identify pauses and emphasized points.
  • Repeat the dialogue to yourself and take note of any revelations.
  • Consider taking an improv class to improve your listening skills, as it is a crucial aspect of storytelling.

By incorporating these considerations into your animation process, you can enhance the clarity and effectiveness of your work.