Layout

Proper Planning Is Essential!
-"Re-Use" shots much like you would if you were filming and taking all the shots while the scene is still set-up.
-With all story boards put them up on the wall
_Everyone involved in production should have a copy of the storyboard
-Go through and number the sequences (scenes)
-pin them on the wall
-go through and number your backgrounds and re-uses
-field guide: 4x3 TV, 16x9 widescreen
In layout we don't only design for animation, we also design for composition

-Always be aware of your characters geographical location
-Start with the most complicated/work heavy layouts and save the easy ones for the end of the day when you're tierd.
-When choosing a field keep in mind the detail needed as well as the animation
7-8-9 close ups
10 field: mid-shots
11-16 field: crowd shots
more detail = bigger field grid size
-Every layout needs a cover sheet, one sheet with all the elements (all backgrounds, objects, characters). Cover sheets have all poisitions including camera moves
-When there's a camera move you have to indicate the coordinates.
-Key Backgrounds makes everything easier.
-Draw out one field size bigger in case you need a wider shot

Clean-up: connect and close all lines for digital painting (so it doesn't fill in wrong areas)
When re-drawing a line have your eye ahead of your pencil
-Keep in mind the emotional state of the character at all times!