PERANCANGAN VISUAL ENVIRONMENT 3D SEBAGAI PENDUKUNG NARASI PADA FILM ANIMASI PENDEK ‘TURTLE TUMBLE!’

The visual environment is an essential element in 3D animated films that functions not only as a background but also as a medium for supporting narrative delivery by establishing atmosphere, defining locations, and directing the audience's attention. This study aims to design a 3D visual environment that effectively supports the narrative of the animated short film Turtle Tumble!. The research employs the Practice-Based Research (PBR) method, which integrates the creative design process with reflection and evaluation of the final work. The design process consists of visual development, blocking, modeling, texturing, layout, lighting, and rendering, based on the aspects of aesthetics, atmosphere, and visual composition. The results indicate that the designed visual environment enhances storytelling through the application of visual elements such as composition, lighting, color, and animation principles. The resulting environments effectively establish the intended atmosphere, clarify locations and character activities, and guide the audience's focus throughout the narrative. Therefore, the design of a 3D visual environment can effectively support narrative delivery while serving as a reference for future visual environment development in animated short films.

Keyword: 3D animation, visual environment 3D, Visual Development.

Visual environment merupakan salah satu elemen penting dalam film animasi 3D yang berfungsi tidak hanya sebagai latar, tetapi juga sebagai pendukung penyampaian narasi melalui pembentukan suasana, penegasan lokasi, serta pengarahan perhatian penonton. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang visual environment 3D yang mampu mendukung penyampaian narasi pada film animasi pendek Turtle Tumble!. Metode yang digunakan adalah Practice-Based Research (PBR), yang mengintegrasikan proses perancangan kreatif dengan refleksi dan evaluasi terhadap hasil karya. Proses perancangan dilakukan melalui tahapan visual development, blocking, modeling, texturing, layout, lighting, dan rendering berdasarkan aspek estetika, atmosphere, dan komposisi visual. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa visual environment yang dirancang mampu mendukung storytelling melalui penerapan elemen visual, seperti komposisi, pencahayaan, warna, dan prinsip animasi. Environment yang dihasilkan mampu membangun suasana, memperjelas lokasi dan aktivitas karakter, serta mengarahkan fokus penonton terhadap alur cerita. Dengan demikian, perancangan visual environment 3D dapat mendukung penyampaian narasi sekaligus menjadi referensi bagi pengembangan visual environment pada film animasi pendek.

Keyword: Animasi 3D, lingkungan visual 3D, Pengembangan Visual.