Concept Work

I have decided that I would like to hand draw my animation, because I think this is one of my strengths. I am aware however, that I will have to have some footage to use as evidence. I will either record my friend who I used to do ballet with, get somebody to record me, or refer to some of the many videos I have found during my research. (My friend and I aren't quite as advanced as I want this dancer to look, so I may have to refer to online examples)

I have produced a number of different drawings which have a been a way for me to decide what positions I want the dancer to move through, and how I will go about making this look believable.

Producing these drawings was really helpful because it encouraged me to pay extra attention to the muscular build a ballet dancer has and how this enables them to move it certain ways.

Final Design

I decided to alter the appearance of this character in comparison with its original design. I have simplified it because for me this animation is my way of practising with animating movement, so I changed the character's outfit, because originally the red tutu would have diverted attention away from this. However I will still consider the original character for future reference. 

Storyboard 

I knew this animation was going to basically consist of a range of dance movements right up to the point where her legs break off at the end. I put this storyboard together so I was able to see what move would come after another and to get an idea of the timings. In order to get a better idea I will need to produce an animatic in order to make sure it is between 15-30 seconds.