Introduction
Our production company was approached by Historica Canada, a well-known online educational platform, to create an animation that tells the story of the Blackburns. The Blackburns, whose story was lost and only re-discovered in 1985, were born enslaved in the United States. Almost extradited after escaping to Canada, the Blackburns settled in Toronto where they started the first taxi business in Upper Canada, generating enough wealth to help aid other freedom seekers. The Blackburns’ case helped set a legal precedent that popularized Upper Canada as a destination on the Underground Railroad. Their legacy of activism, generosity, resilience, and innovation helped shape the city of Toronto.
Client Interaction
The client provided us with a detailed brief outlining the key points that they wanted to convey through the animation. The brief included the target audience, the length of the animation, and the desired tone and style.
Based on the brief, we held a meeting with the client to discuss their requirements in more detail. During the meeting, we presented a few options for the style of the animation and agreed on the most suitable one. We also discussed the script, storyboard, and the timeline for the project.
Script and Storyboard
After the meeting, we developed the script for the animation, which was reviewed and approved by the client. We then moved onto creating the storyboard. Our team created a rough storyboard based on the script, which was again reviewed and approved by the client. The client provided us with some feedback on the storyboard, which we incorporated into the final version.
Animation Production
Once the script and storyboard were approved, our team started the animation production process. We created the characters, backgrounds, and other elements that were required for the animation. We then started the animation process, which involved creating an animatic sequence and then refining it until the final animation was produced.
Voiceover
While the animation was being produced, we worked with a professional voiceover artist to record the script. The voiceover artist provided a few options for the client to choose from. The client selected the voiceover that they felt best suited the animation.
Final Touches and Delivery
After the animation was complete, we added sound effects and music to enhance the animation. We shared the final version of the animation with the client for their approval. The client provided us with some minor feedback, which we incorporated into the final version.
Once the animation was approved, we delivered the final version to the client in the required format. The client was pleased with the final result and used it to promote their online educational platform.
Conclusion
The process of creating an animation for our client was a collaborative effort. Our team worked closely with the client to understand their requirements and create an animation that effectively conveyed the key points they wanted to communicate. The client was happy with the final result, and we were proud to deliver a high-quality animation that met their needs.