Animation Case Study: How I effectively Apply Principle Of Animation To Create A Realistic Walk Cycle 3D Animation In 3 Hours
In this post, I'm going to walk you through how I create a realistic walk cycle 3D animation by applying the principles of animation in the most effective way. I have been using this method when I started learning animation to create my walk cycle animation in Maya. Until now, I am able to apply this technique in my walk cycle and any other character animation even when I use other software such as Cinema 4D or 3DS Max. And in this case study, I'm going to show you exactly how I break down walk cycle animation using this method, step by step. Read on to learn how... The Bean Sprout F3R3 Method: (An effective 3d walk cycle animation sequence for beginners) This is the walk cycle animation I created from scratch in Maya within 2 hours. I used Norman Rig for this walk cycle which is easy and free for beginners to practice. What I love about this approach is that beginners would not feel intimidated by what is needed to complete a 3d walk cycle. Walk cycle can be done segment by segment and building on top of what is been done previously. My student, Tommy, used this method while creating his first 3d walk cycle and this is what he had achieved. On top of the method, added some fun personalities to his walk cycle by exaggerating the shoulders and arms. Subsequently, Tommy, modelled his own 3D character and created another walk cycle animation using the similar method and this is how it looks like. This round, Tommy made his character...
Beginner’s Guide To 3D Animation
Beginner's Guide To 3D Animation This is a continuation from the previous blog on Bouncing Ball Animation with Maya : 4 Factors to Create Good Animation. In beginner's guide to 3d animation, I'll explain from how to setup your computer with recommendations and brief introduction to using 3d software. Before we start learning animation, we have some technical aspect to cover. 1. Operationg System (O/S) Mac operating system (O/S) is generally more stable and processes much faster in graphics compared to Windows O/S. If you are using Windows O/S, just note that the Command Key is mapped as Control Key in Windows. 2. Maya Software Maya Software is available in educational license at Autodesk Educational Institution website. If you are a student, they allow you to download an educational copy free for 3 years. All you need to do is register with them. Register for free and select the latest Maya software to install. If you are not a student, you might want to borrow your friend’s copy to try it out before you purchase it. Maya is available for both Mac and Windows O/S. 3. Bouncing Ball Rig This is the maya file that we will use for the bouncing ball tutorial. I’ve created this rig for your convenience and feel free to download it for your own use. 4. Mouse Selection I have to recommend buying a 3 button mouse with scrolling middle mouse button. 3D softwares needs 3 buttons for navigation so investing in a good mouse will gives you a piece of mind when animating. I’m currently using a wireless USB mouse by Logitech (Model M185) which I bought...Useful Resources
About Nash Lin
Nash is a self taught animator, a fanatic gamer and a digital media coach. He has created many types of 2D and 3D animation. You will get to learn effective animation skills and tips with Nash. Continue reading...
