By the end of this course, you will be able to
The foundations for 3D animation are to study real motion, physics of bodies, objects, translate it to artistic and entertaining motion to serve the storytelling.
How to find out the most important data with simple motions within Autodesk Maya that you can apply to your animation to deliver the believable and entertaining motion.
How to explore human motion through walk-and-run cycles where you will be able to analyze live-action video references to enhance your animation further.
Course details
- 4 h 49 m/31 lessons
- Last updated: 15/12/2020
- 1 learning resources
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
Introduction
Maya Interface and Navigation
Project Setup
Animation Tools
Introduction
Maya Interface and Navigation
Project Setup
Animation Tools
Introduction: Understanding the Ball Rig
Blocking and Graph Editor
Continue Blocking
Squish and Stretch
Ball Through Space
Graph Editor and Rotation
Overview
Pendulum Blocking
Pendulum Polishing
Understanding Walk Cycles
Exploring a Bipedal Rig
Setting Up and Explaining Video Reference
Blocking Main Poses
Continue Blocking Main Poses 1
Continue Blocking Main Poses 2
Polishing Pelvis
Polishing Hips
Polishing Feet
Polishing Spine
Polishing Arms
Polishing Head
Exporting Video and Final Notes
Blocking Main Poses
Polishing Pelvis
Polishing Feet
Polishing Spine and Arms
Exporting Video and Final Notes
About this course
This course discusses how to approach animation as an art form, not just a technical process. Any concept explained in this course can be applied to any tool or software, even if not Autodesk Maya, which is explaining through the course. The course starts by explaining a simple motion of a bouncing ball, the forces affecting it, how to elaborate them in your animation, understanding ball rotation, and adding exaggeration through squish and stretch. You will dive into an overlapping action exercise that emphasizes the effects of weight and gravity on a moving object without inner motivation.
Course requirements and prerequisites
For this course, you will need to install Autodesk Maya. The version of the program will be mentioned by the mentor at the beginning of the course.
Mentor
Khaled Rushdy
3D Animator
625 Learners
1 Course