Overview
In general, based on the short time-scale for this project, I feel that the sequence I have produced has a good flow and pace to it and fits well with the image systems of the film. Throughout this project I have enjoyed researching into the design and production of the film. However, I would have liked to add more detail to fit in with my original ideas and the complex detail that is seen throughout the design of the film.
Workflow
My workflow for the project started well; going from a block storyboard edit and using MAYA's camera sequencer to pace out the sequence. This was largely used for the temple shots and allowed me to time to the music. However, due to running out of time for the second half of the piece, the sequencing got rushed, which in hindsight actually took longer to fix than if I had followed the workflow in the section.
As we didn't have a large amount of time, I made sure I was rendering one shot, while working on the next shot. This meant that I didn't have a large amount of rendering to do before the deadline and I feel best utilised the facilities available.
Product
Overall, I am happy with the product. However, if I were to do the project again, I would defiantly look into using Vray Renderer to get better/ more realistic output. This renderer also has some very nice lights that produce detailed shadowing and shading. I would also like to have gone out and taken a lot more primary images for texturing to get a more realistic look. I think, while some tweaks are required, the flow of the shots and camera angles flows with the very drastic changed that are seen throughout the film.
Conclusion
All things considered, especially with the time-scale, I am happy with the outcome. In future, I would defiantly work on the time management better earlier on in the project and scale down the ideas before rushing off and building huge cityscapes and detailed models. I think the most important think I have got out of this project is working out a workflow that works well for me.
