The Inter-mation is a normal cartoon where there is a setting, a plot, and characters. Certain software can be used to create an animation, as well as a software that can manipulate the interaction between the user and the actual animation.
Not much budget is required if this is a solo project, but if this project requires help of others the budget would be:
Work: $19/hr
Materials: Adobe Flash, Maya, Max MSP, Kinect, RCW Laser, Eye Writer.
Time: 4 Days a week, 5 months = Total of 80 Days
Within the time, there will be:
Storyboard preparation
Mock-up creation