A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEMS WITH EFFICIENCY IN THE STAGES OF ANIMATION PRODUCTION

Abstract

Due to the intricate nature of the animation business, all phases of production—from pre- to post-production—need to be carefully coordinated with one another. Inefficiencies within these phases are the focus of this research, which seeks to identify and analyse the relevant reasons. Interviews with experts in the field and analysis of real-world animation projects serve as quantitative and qualitative components of this study's research strategy, which aims to identify and understand the most prevalent obstacles to efficient workflows, including problems with resource management and technology. Better communication, more effective project management tools, and more efficient animation software are just a few of the areas that may need some work, according to the research. The research suggests ways to improve the production process by fixing these inefficiencies, which helps save time and money while making better animations. The findings of this study have important implications for the animation industry as a whole as well as for teachers and students interested in the complexities of animation creation. Finding ways to improve animation processes is the primary goal of this research, which seeks to investigate the obstacles impacting efficiency across the animation production stages and provide solutions. A great deal of imagination, technical know-how, and teamwork are needed throughout the many phases of animation production, which include pre-production, production, and post-production. On the other hand, problems including ineffective communication, unplanned use of resources, antiquated technology, and obstacles to cooperation between creative and technical teams can lead to inefficiencies. The research used a mixed-methods strategy, gathering information via surveys, in-depth interviews with animation industry experts, and analysis of production pipelines at both big and small animation companies. Key problems highlighted by the study include misalignment between teams leading to revisions or rework, difficulties in achieving technical standards throughout production, and delays in pre-production storyboarding and conceptualisation. In addition, the research emphasises how resource restrictions, such as limited budget, lack of skilled workers, and excessive dependence on manual procedures, affect production timelines in general.