This week I focused on animation production and completed the final animation sequence for the project. Building on the assets and models developed in previous weeks, I began assembling the scenes and testing how different elements could be integrated into the animation pipeline.
One of the main challenges during the week was finding an efficient method for transferring animated assets between software. I experimented with several export and import workflows before deciding to use the Alembic (.abc) format. Compared with the other methods I tested, Alembic provided a more reliable way of preserving complex deformations and animated geometry, making it more suitable for the project.
In addition to testing the pipeline, I completed the animation for the final section of the sequence and refined the timing of several shots. This stage helped bring together the storyboard, models, and animation work developed throughout the project, while also establishing a clearer workflow for the remaining production process.