On this project which is 30 seconds I created an animation which helps explain a few ergonomic work tips. The purpose of this video is too raise awareness of really simple things that you can do in order to avoid health issues when working at a computer workstation. The video was designed in mind that there would be more videos regarding ergonomic work tips as if in a series of public service announcement videos. Being a short PSA this video focuses on taking a break every 10 minutes and what to do during that break. This information was taken from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), whom has gotten this from several studies. This wouldn’t just inform workers but also students and people using computer workstations at home.
The animation itself is set inside a office but tries to also offer a cartoon look. It uses text, voice and artwork to tell the PSA’s narrative. The text helps reinforce what the voice is saying and the artwork does so also but it a more creative manner. The animation I tried to always keep moving so that something is happening and so the attention of the viewer is always captured. But the animation itself also helps reinforce what the voice is saying with such uses as the clock moving or a person walking. The animation ends with text pointing us to the OSHA website where someone can get more ergonomic information.