AnimationMentor – Body Mechanics Learn the Principles Behind Complex Movement

Now that you have the basics down, it's time to focus on Body Mechanics. In this course you will
Use anatomy and physiology to animate a convincing full body walk cycleLearn and explore different animation workflows, adapting them to more complex characters and ideasAnimate a biped character using proper mechanics to maintain the relationships between the hips, chest, head, and limbsExplore physicality by adding personality and character to your animation, integrating key storytelling components in each shotFilm clear video reference, study the source of realistic motion, and learn where to deviate in your animation in order to further your story
Table of Contents:
FULL BODY WALKS PART 1: ANATOMY, THEORY AND DEMO : Week 1FULL BODY WALKS PART 2: ANATOMY, THEORY AND DEMO : Week 2ARCS AND PATH OF ACTION: Week 3NUTS AND BOLTS OF QUADRUPED WALKS: Week 4UNDERSTANDING WEIGHT AND PHYSICALITY – THEORY: Week 5CREATING WEIGHT IN FOUR-LEGGED WALKS – THEORY AND WALKTHROUGH: Week 6LOCOMOTION: Week 7ADVANCED POSING: FORCE: Week 8WALKTHROUGH: BLOCKING TO FINAL : Week 9TIMING AND SPACING : Week 10ADDING THE FINAL 10%: Week 11REVIEW OF BODY MECHANICS : Week 12APPENDIX A: SUCCESS TIPSAPPENDIX B: ASSIGNMENT AND GRADING OVERVIEW

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