Serra Lesson
Week 8 marked the beginning of finalising each animation shot, focusing on polish and cohesion across the sequence. Each scene was reviewed to ensure visual clarity, with attention given to the final parts of the animation.
With the animation nearing completion, early post-production also began. This involved refining environmental lighting, enhancing colour grading, and running render tests to push the cinematic tone. The project is now entering its final stage, where atmosphere and detail play a crucial role in delivering a believable and compelling space chase.
While efforts were made to improve the overall animation quality—particularly in smoothing out motion curves and adjusting timing—the core of the project remained rooted in experimentation. There was a conscious decision not to over-polish or diverge too far from the original goal of exploring new workflows and tools. Balancing animation refinement with the use of procedural tools like Gaea and Niagara allowed the project to retain its exploratory nature while still aiming for a visually compelling result. This approach offered valuable insight into the strengths and limitations of blending technical experimentation with storytelling in real-time environments.