Project Update + Feedback Discussion

Hey everyone, just giving an update on the Koleda x Grace project. I've decided to try something new and gather up some reference and actually editing it together into a video so I can get a general idea and flow of how the animation will work. Before I've used other forms of animation planning like storyboarding and visual boards, they definitely help get ideas down into a more concrete form but I think including more visually "tangible" planning helps my brain out a lot. It helps cement and contain some of the creative elements so I can focus on other aspects, like actually animating and having a constraint to work in. It's still loose enough that I can add in my own ideas if I get spontaneous but rigid enough that I have a clear path to follow to reach the finish line. Aside form that there are a few model touch ups to work on but then I get started on animating. I'll update with some screenshots soon!

As for feedback, I appreciate all of you that submitted something in the form. In case you missed it, you can see the post here, the form is still opened so anyone is still welcome to submit their feedback! As for the responses they've all been generally positive. Most people seem to be happy with rewards and the patreon side of things which is nice. By far the most requested change is doing longer animations along with them also potentially being more story based. This was pretty expected but still important to hear. I'm steadily working on ways to increase animation length. I've struggled a lot in the past with it, but making some progress. The Astra and Trigger animation are examples of that, so I am trying, it's just going to take time to figure out the best way for me to get there. Again the above paragraph is an example of this, its all a learning process. Midway through the project things become a heavy slog that makes it hard to finish but I'm trying to closely pay attention to these things and really break down both the work and mental barriers of why things are happening.

Anyway, enough yapping, see you all soon with another update!