This week I focused on completing the final pass of my advanced animation shot based on the hospital scene from The Walking Dead. Most of my time was spent responding to the feedback Ting had given over the previous weeks. I revisited the shoulders and neck, paying particular attention to offsetting their motion so that the performance felt more relaxed and less rigid. Rather than making major changes to the shot, this stage was about refining and polishing what was already there.
Looking back at the finished shot, I felt satisfied not only with the result but with the process that led to it. Throughout the term, Ting had repeatedly emphasized strong poses, clear spacing and the importance of planning, and I could see those lessons reflected in my workflow. More importantly, I felt that I had become much more patient with animation. Instead of expecting a shot to work immediately, I had learned to trust the process and view feedback as part of the journey rather than criticism. Although there are still many areas I want to improve, this final pass made me realize how much progress I have made since the beginning of the year, both technically and in the way I approach animation as a whole.