{"id":1232,"date":"2026-03-25T04:03:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T04:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~BlankiF\/?page_id=1232"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:11:33","slug":"narrative-visual-perspective-in-animation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~BlankiF\/narrative-2\/narrative-visual-perspective-in-animation\/","title":{"rendered":"Narrative Visual Perspective in Animation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Narrative 2 Unit in Animation, we began learning how to actually animate our previously 3D modeled characters. We both learned how to do keyframe animations in Maya and use Mocap technology to map real life movements onto our characters. We also learned how to do different blend shapes so we could animate expressions and lip syncing on our 3D models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D Character Bio + Animations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before animating our characters, we made Character Bio&#8217;s with our finished models in Photoshop. Below is my character bio of my 3D model of my OC Eon. This assignment was similar to the character bio&#8217;s we did for our 2D characters that later became our puppets during Narrative 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~BlankiF\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Blanki-FM-Character-Bio-1024x614.png\" alt=\"A picture of my character Eon's 3D Character Bio.\" class=\"wp-image-1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~BlankiF\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Blanki-FM-Character-Bio-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~BlankiF\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Blanki-FM-Character-Bio-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~BlankiF\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Blanki-FM-Character-Bio-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~BlankiF\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Blanki-FM-Character-Bio.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A picture of my character Eon&#8217;s 3D Character Bio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For my Senior 3D Character poses, I chose to once again use my character Eon for my 3D model and then did various different animations to test out Autodesk Maya. Our class did a walk, run, and jump cycle so we would understand the basics of Maya\u2019s animation software. We also did a brief motion test prior with 3 balls in order to get a hold of the weight of motion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The main struggle I had throughout this process was getting the walk and run cycles to look right. I kept misunderstanding the movements of each foot and stuck to 2D animation techniques rather than adapting to 3D ones. This proved a substantial but important learning curve as I prepared to take on bigger animations in Maya.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blanki FM   Final 3D Renders\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kON6olU0FC4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our next assignment would be learning how to use blend shapes in Maya in order to create lip sync animations. We did this via cutting a tiny hole in our characters mouths and then making various different models of each key mouth movement (a, e, i, o, u, etc) and then used the blend shapes feature to merge the models together into one that could be slided between different states. This also allowed us to implement various expressions, like smiling or closing the characters eyes. My lip sync animation was done to the song \u201cHarder Better Faster Stronger\u201d by Daft Punk, as I think their music fits Eon\u2019s vibe well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blanki FM   Lip Sync Final Zoom\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dYUqAnAEKsY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also did some initial experiments with Mocap (or Motion Tracking\/Capture) animation, in which a model uses a tracking suit to capture animation data via their movements and then superimposes it onto a rigged 3D model. Below is one default kick mocap motion I imposed onto my model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1232-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/file.garden\/acSSy28XdjJpG1oV\/EVIL%20eon%20(he%20kicks%20people).mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/file.garden\/acSSy28XdjJpG1oV\/EVIL%20eon%20(he%20kicks%20people).mp4\">https:\/\/file.garden\/acSSy28XdjJpG1oV\/EVIL%20eon%20(he%20kicks%20people).mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D Narrative Animation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest project in Animation during the Narrative 2 unit would absolutely have to be the group Senior 3D Narrative Animation. This project required us to work in groups of 3-4 in which we made a 3D animated short using what we had learned throughout the year. My partners and I decided to create an animated short about a bunch of colorful characters applying for a job as a mascot of a toy store. They go on various challenges\/trials in order to prove themselves worthy and this ultimately culminates in a fight. What happens next? That\u2019s for you to see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is our initial animatic of the animation. An animatic is essentially the skeleton of what\u2019ll become the animation later on. Animatics are drawn out in order to plan what the final animation will look like and give basic tips to all members of the team on how to pose the characters, position the camera, etc. I was the one who drew all the storyboards for the animatic and my teammate Joshua edited the final thing together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blanki, Orlando, Jenna, Joshua Animatic for Animation Narrative\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9z9e_WGtw6s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you can watch our final Narrative Animation \u201cMascot Mayhem\u201d below as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"25 26 p6 3D Narrative Animation BlankiFM JennaN JoshuaC OrlandoM\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/89CsR2fPTiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, what I valued most about learning 3D animation and software in Animation was being able to have a whole new world finally open up to me. I can now use 3D software in my day-to-day and even if I don\u2019t have access to Maya in the future, I have the skills in order to do similar things with other programs or even on my own. I feel more confident in my understanding of 3D space and animation after this year which is especially important for the industries I want to work in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the Narrative 2 Unit in Animation, we began learning how to actually animate our previously 3D modeled characters. We both learned how to do keyframe animations in Maya and use Mocap technology to map real life movements onto our characters. 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