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==Genga== | ==Genga== | ||
[[File:HZ Genga E015.jpg|thumb|250px|Genga from [[HZ015|Episode 15]] of [[Pokémon Horizons]] by [[Masaaki Iwane]]<ref name=IwaneSoloAnimate>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230905123110/https://fullfrontal.moe/nakano/ Interview with Satoshi Nakano explaining that Iwane is still a solo-animator.]</ref>]] | [[File:HZ Genga E015.jpg|thumb|250px|Genga from [[HZ015|Episode 15]] of [[Pokémon Horizons]] by [[Masaaki Iwane]]<ref name=IwaneSoloAnimate>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230905123110/https://fullfrontal.moe/nakano/ Interview with Satoshi Nakano explaining that Iwane is still a solo-animator.]</ref>]] | ||
'''Genga | '''Genga''', (Japanese: '''原画''' lit. ''"original pictures"'') is a term used to describe the Key Animation drawings used in 2D animation, which take place after the layout phase. They are the moments that define the motion within a cut of animation drawn by the Key Animator, and are often corrected by those higher up on the production team, such as Animation Directors, (also referred to as Animation Supervisors) Chief Animation Directors, or Character Designers. They are then traced by '''in-between''' (Japanese: '''原画''' ''douga'') artists, who also draw the missing frames following the notes left by the Key Animator for timing and frame-pacing. | ||
Occasionally, this production material is released officially, and in some instances, by staff on the series after their work has been completed. | Occasionally, this production material is released officially, and in some instances, by staff on the series after their work has been completed. | ||
''A list of Genga uploaded to Bulbapedia can be found [ | ''A list of Genga uploaded to Bulbapedia can be found [[a:Category:Genga|here.]]'' | ||
==Layouts== | ==Layouts== | ||
A '''Layout''' is a term for the immediate next step of the animation process following a storyboard. Now that a cut or scene has been planned out, it is up to the job of an animator to create a layout that acts as the skeleton of the scene, for artists to follow when further down in the production line. These often feature more intense detail, depth and perspective than the initial storyboard. When compiled, layouts are often animated with rudimentary motion of specific parts in order to aid animators in the next immediate step. | A '''Layout''' is a term for the immediate next step of the animation process following a storyboard. Now that a cut or scene has been planned out, it is up to the job of an animator to create a layout that acts as the skeleton of the scene, for artists to follow when further down in the production line. These often feature more intense detail, depth and perspective than the initial storyboard. When compiled, layouts are often animated with rudimentary motion of specific parts in order to aid animators in the next immediate step. | ||
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==Sakuga== | ==Sakuga== | ||
'''Sakuga | '''Sakuga''', (Japanese: 作画 lit. ''"sakuga"'') is the term used to refer to Key Animation. Amongst both animators and the animation community, it is often used as slang to refer to high quality or otherwise exceptional cuts of animation. | ||
==Settei== | ==Settei== | ||
'''Settei | '''Settei''', (Japanese: 設定 lit. ''"setting materials"'') is a term used to describe detailed reference material of designs, objects and locations from a variety of angles given to artists in order to create consistent and accurate work. This is integral for both 2D and 3D artists alike. | ||
Often, the settei officially released by [[The Pokémon Company]] in various art books are slightly different than the original settei, as can be seen below with [[Hapu]] from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. | Often, the settei officially released by [[The Pokémon Company]] in various art books are slightly different than the original settei, as can be seen below with [[Hapu]] from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. | ||
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==Storyboards== | ==Storyboards== | ||
[[File:Evolutions E07 Storyboard.jpg|thumb|200px|A part of [[PE07|The Show's]] storyboard drawn by [[Tetsuya Wakano]], depicting a [[Kimono Girl]] and her {{p|Espeon}}.]] | [[File:Evolutions E07 Storyboard.jpg|thumb|200px|A part of [[PE07|The Show's]] storyboard drawn by [[Tetsuya Wakano]], depicting a [[Kimono Girl]] and her {{p|Espeon}}.]] | ||
'''Storyboards''' are the one of the earliest types of minimal production material used for various media to allow artists to better visualize scenes that are going to be developed further, typically by background artists, modelers, animators or a compositing team. They often, though not always, come after settei in the production line. With productions that involve 2D animation, they precede the layout phase as part of the '''E-konte''' (Japanese: 絵コンテ | '''Storyboards''' are the one of the earliest types of minimal production material used for various media to allow artists to better visualize scenes that are going to be developed further, typically by background artists, modelers, animators or a compositing team. They often, though not always, come after settei in the production line. With productions that involve 2D animation, they precede the layout phase as part of the '''E-konte''' (Japanese: '''絵コンテ''' lit. ''"drawing continuity"'') which is a sequenced series of storyboards that include specific details to assist with the process further down the production line, including planned dialogue and acting instructions. | ||
Additionally, the context of what defines a storyboard may change depending on where the production is held. For instance, western artists may refer to storyboards and layouts interchangeably, including use of the term '''animatic.''' | Additionally, the context of what defines a storyboard may change depending on where the production is held. For instance, western artists may refer to storyboards and layouts interchangeably, including use of the term '''animatic.''' | ||
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A variety of terminology is used to describe various states of unreleased game material. | A variety of terminology is used to describe various states of unreleased game material. | ||
The term '''Prototype''' is the most general term used to refer to material of this nature, and covers any and all content prior to a game's release. This can include, but is not limited to; completely unreleased games, such as [[Pokémon Picross (Game Boy Color)|Pokémon Picross | The term '''Prototype''' is the most general term used to refer to material of this nature, and covers any and all content prior to a game's release. This can include, but is not limited to; completely unreleased games, such as [[Pokémon Picross (Game Boy Color)|Pokémon Picross]], publicly playable demos prior to the release of the final game, such as the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], physical production material that later goes unused (concept art, unreleased settei etc.) or private source code even including entire development repositories. | ||
'''Beta''' is a term used to describe a significant period during a game's development in which a game's overall functionality is included, (and to a lesser extent, optimized) prior to the final debugging phase. It is not used to refer to unreleased game material from every instance of development prior to the release of the final game. | '''Beta''' is a term used to describe a significant period during a game's development in which a game's overall functionality is included, (and to a lesser extent, optimized) prior to the final debugging phase. It is not used to refer to unreleased game material from every instance of development prior to the release of the final game. | ||