2D vs 3D animation workflow

True or False!

Pre-production (2D)

The planning stage where the story, script, storyboards, character designs, and animatics are developed

Pre-production (3D)

Focuses on concept art scriptwriting and storyboarding, often with pre-visualization in rough 3D

Production (2D)

The main creation stage, involving background painting, keyframe drawing, in-betweens, coloring, and compositing.

Production (3D)

The most technical phase, including modeling characters and environments, rigging for movement, applying textures and materials, animating, lighting, and rendering scenes

Post-production (2D)

The final stage where editing, sound effects, music, and rendering are added

Post-production (3D)

Enhances the rendered scenes with compositing, editing, sound design, and visual effects