Capstone 2: Final Phase • October 21, 2026

The Master Submission

The Motion Lexicon is complete. It is time to archive your process, export your masterpiece, and reflect on your growth as a motion architect.

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The Culmination

This is more than just a final render. You are submitting a professional case study package. This archive proves to employers that you can take a complex technical concept from ideation to high-fidelity execution.

Final Deliverables Checklist

Part 1: The Process Archive

Re-submit your polished process documents from Phases 1 & 2:

  • Identity & Moodboard: The finalized visual anchor.
  • Storyboards: The original narrative roadmap.
  • Hero Frames: The 10 high-fidelity style frames.
  • The Animatic: Your timing and pacing blueprint.

Part 2: The Master Film

The final, polished "Motion Lexicon" brand film:

  • Resolution: 1920x1080 or 4K.
  • Master Audio: Final SFX, Narration, and Music mix.
  • Visual Polish: Motion blur, grain, and color grading applied.
  • Appeal Check: Does the piece have "Mastery Charisma"?

Part 3: Reflection Writeup

A 500-word post-mortem PDF answering:

  • The Teaching Moment: Which principle was hardest to "teach" and why?
  • The Technical Pivot: What did you change between the Animatic and the Final?
  • The Appeal Audit: How did your Hero's personality evolve?

Part 4: Source Project

A fully packaged After Effects project folder:

  • Collect Files: Use AE "Collect Files" to include assets.
  • Clean Project: Remove unused layers and compositions.
  • Naming: Follow the NCAD naming standard strictly.
  • Zipped: Compress the entire Root Folder.
💡 Pro-Tip: The Demo Reel Cut

While you are exporting the full 90-second film, consider also exporting 5-10 second "Principle Shorts." These are perfect for Instagram/TikTok and show potential clients your technical range in bite-sized chunks!

⚠️ Common Submission Pitfall

Do not simply upload the .aep file. If your project isn't "Collected," we will see "Missing Media" bars instead of your hard work. Always open your Zipped folder on a different drive or computer to verify it works before uploading.

NCAD Submission Standard

Capstone2_MASTER_StudentName_Lexicon_YYYYMMDD_v01

Deliverables Summary: Upload your Master .MP4, the Process PDF, the Reflection PDF, and the Zipped Project Folder.

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