Weekly Progress Report: week 13 Oct (10-14)

Daily Log: (activities for the week)

* Skype Conference confirming final app details to customize (Canvas/ background).
* Researched and shortlisted canvas/background requirements (UI/2D Sprites created for testing).
* Lecturer meeting (confirmed approaches to poster, report, presentation requirements etc).
* Begin completion of 4 apps (only one required, but it will provide more options to consider which is deemed most liked/suitable). 

Status of the project: 
(on-track/ahead).

A summary of last week compared to what was stated on your timeline.

Timeline:
• Crowds (if any extras in the Augmented Reality app, to be considered…basically set key actions to a key multi produced group of characters, then applied to all, like a brain, which can make it look like a multitude of actions).

• Character Effects (all the things on a body that need movement and style, responsible for everything that is moving, which is not the character itself (where suitable in the near future), cloning simulation, hair dynamics, fur interaction, prop animation, anything the characters are interacting with, i.e sit on a couch, ensuring it interacts appropriately etc).

• FX (not just explosions and special effects etc, all the little details, footprints, leaves rushing in the wind, making sure things like fire and smoke etc looks just right {where applicable} etc).
(Please note that I have managed to become ahead of requirements and have rather already completed these things or it was deemed not required).

Previous Week:
• Character Effects (movement is active and applies after each scene transition).
* any bugs are fixed and buttons established.

A list of what was planned for this week (reflecting on what was stated the timeline, if not, justification for the change*).

Please refer to the above, within the "Timeline" section.

Changes to your project requirements and justification (if applicable).

(Please note that I have managed to become ahead of requirements and have rather already completed these things or it was deemed not required).

Objectives report: (A report back on your objectives and whether or not they have been achieved).

Achieved.

Learning experience: (A discussion on what I have learnt about myself, Digital Stream Limited, or about work life in general, during this report time period).

* I have discovered I enjoy the "work from home or flexible/suitable environments" and I am already looking into how I can develop this way of being as a good lifestyle and sense of purpose. Perhaps, if it is deemed suitable and there is rather employment or contracting opportunities, Digital Stream will have openings or good recommendations for other companies.

Reflection on issues: A discussion on any incidents that happened in your job during this report period. This will include reference to how you reacted and handled the issue.

Relate any issues to specific learning experiences from past coursework that helped you deal with these incidents (if applicable).

No major issues or concerns this week.

Progress evidence: (please refer to the following images). 
Examples of some of the "home-like animation background environments" being considered for final app developments: