So I decided to let everyone see how a shot develops over the course of several weeks.
First you start a shot off with a rough idea in your head and some stick figure doodles. Once you have an idea you generally will record yourself doing the action or find some Youtube videos of the action.
Now your ready to head into your favorite animation program and start blocking out your shot. Blocking is usually pretty rough and it's goal is to give the director or whoever is paying you to see what the final animation will look like. Good blocking will clearly show what is happening in the shot and not leave anything to question.
So for my first shot here I chose to do a baseball pitch. If you watch it you should be able to figure it out without me telling you which means I did a good job. If you are having trouble understanding what is going on then I need to go back and make sure it communicates it clearer for my audience.
After turning it in I did realize I wanted a bit more anticipation to the big pitch so I added a step and lean back before the leg goes in the air which you'll be able to see next week when I talk about Blocking Plus.
Until then!
