I know pretty well in the broad sense what I'm going to do, because I have to know that when we shoot the live-action, so that it'll synchronize. Then I know pretty well when I get to the animation stage, what that scene requires.
As one who has often felt this need, and who has found refreshment in wild places, I attest to the recreational value of wilderness.
The more you love what you are doing, the more successful it will be for you.