Clone Wars Layout to Final Comparison

Once the series director and myself approved the completed 2D story reel, I would go through each sequence with the 3D layout team. Having the boards translate into the blocked out shots, including key poses and camera moves, is invaluable to the story, as one can see how the camera and movement really add emotion to a shot.
I set up and posed this light saber duel myself in Maya and, seeing the final animated sequence, I can say that in the final animation, my direction during layout remained intact.