This week builds upon your understanding of quadruped anatomy to focus on dynamic run cycles. You'll learn how to create energetic and believable movement while maintaining anatomical accuracy.
 

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key differences between walk and run cycles.

• Master the techniques for animating powerful and dynamic walk.

• Capture the essence of speed and momentum in your animations.

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By the end of this week, you will be able to create compelling quadruped run cycles that showcase speed, power, and agility.

This week builds upon your understanding of quadruped anatomy to focus on dynamic run cycles. You'll learn how to create energetic and believable movement while maintaining anatomical accuracy.

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Key Learning Objectives:​

• Master the techniques for animating powerful and dynamic runs.

• Capture the essence of speed and momentum in your animations.

• Apply your knowledge of anatomy to inform realistic run cycles.​

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By the end of this week, you will be able to create compelling quadruped run cycles that showcase speed, power, and agility.

This week delves into the world of creature behavior to bring your animations to life. You'll learn how to observe and analyze animal actions, translating them into believable animations.
 

Key Learning Objectives:

• Develop a keen eye for observing animal behavior.

• Learn to break down complex behaviors into key actions.

• Create animations that accurately represent animal instincts.

• Apply learned behaviors to various creature types.

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By the end of this week, you will be able to infuse your animations with realistic and engaging creature behaviors.

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This week shifts focus to the intricacies of avian anatomy. You'll learn how wing structure influences flight mechanics and how to translate this knowledge into realistic animations.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the anatomy of different wing types.

• Analyze the relationship between wing structure and flight style.

• Develop a strong foundation for creating believable wing animations.

• Apply anatomical knowledge to inform realistic wing movements.

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By the end of this week, you will have a comprehensive understanding of wing anatomy and its impact on flight animation.

This week focuses on creating dynamic and believable flight animations. You'll explore various flight styles and develop techniques for creating smooth and engaging movements.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the mechanics of different flight styles.

• Create convincing flying and gliding cycles.

• Capture the essence of weightlessness and freedom in flight.

• Experiment with different wing shapes and sizes.

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By the end of this week, you will be able to animate a variety of flying creatures with realistic and captivating flight patterns.

This week delves into the crucial moments of flight: takeoff and landing. You'll learn to create powerful and controlled transitions between ground and air.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Master the techniques for animating realistic takeoffs.

• Create smooth and controlled landing sequences.

• Understand the impact of weight and momentum on takeoffs and landings.

• Combine takeoffs and landings with existing flight cycles.

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By the end of this week, you will be able to seamlessly transition your flying creatures between the ground and the sky.

This week introduces you to the world of fantasy creature animation. You'll use a provided rig to bring a unique creature to life, focusing on expressive and exaggerated movements.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Develop a strong understanding of fantasy creature anatomy and movement.

• Create expressive and engaging animations for a unique creature.

• Experiment with different animation styles to find your own voice.

• Push the boundaries of your animation skills.

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By the end of this week, you will have created a compelling animation of a fantasy creature, showcasing your creativity and technical abilities.

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This week marks the beginning of a major project: creating a creature battle animation. You'll learn to plan and conceptualize your scene, considering camera angles, pacing, and storytelling.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Develop a strong concept for a creature battle scene.

• Plan camera angles and shot composition.

• Create a compelling narrative for the battle.

• Understand the importance of pacing and timing in action sequences.

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By the end of this week, you will have a solid foundation for your creature battle project.

This week focuses on blocking out the key poses and actions of your creature battle. You'll establish the overall flow of the scene and begin to develop the choreography.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Create clear and concise blocking for the battle scene.

• Establish the overall pacing and rhythm of the action.

• Experiment with different camera angles and perspectives.

• Develop a sense of spatial awareness and composition.

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By the end of this week, you will have a blocked-out version of your creature battle, ready for refinement.

This week involves bringing your creature battle to life through detailed animation. You'll focus on refining the movements, adding personality, and creating impact.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Add detail and polish to your creature battle animation.

• Develop dynamic and engaging character performances.

• Create impactful moments through timing and exaggeration.

• Refine camera work to enhance storytelling.

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By the end of this week, you will have a polished creature battle animation that showcases your animation skills.

This final week is dedicated to perfecting your creature battle animation. You'll add final touches, consider lighting and camera effects, and prepare your work for presentation.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Add finishing touches to your animation for maximum impact.

• Experiment with lighting and camera effects to enhance the visuals.

• Prepare your animation for presentation or portfolio.

• Reflect on your learning journey and identify areas for growth.

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By the end of this week, you will have completed a professional-quality creature battle animation that demonstrates your mastery of character animation.

Your instructor drop in session gives you exclusive  access to expert guidance and personalized insights. Dive deep into the intricacies of our course material, unlock hidden gems of knowledge. These drop in sessions are designed to expedite and compound your knowlege.