Beginner Maya Character Animation Unleash Your Superhero Potential!

On October 5, 2020

Release date:2020

Author:Brad Silby

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

In this class you’ll learn how to animate a superhero style three point landing! We’ll be working in Maya, and I’ll take you through my whole process from start to finish. This class is perfect for the beginner as I’ll show you what to do step by step, and also great for an intermediate animator who is looking to improve their process.

Animation can be a complicated and confusing art form, but by using the process I explain in this class, you will find that you can focus on what you are animating, rather than how to animate it.

In this class we’ll cover:

How to shoot reference effectively.
How to setup Maya for an efficient animation workflow.
An easy technique for Graph Editor success.
What a Character Rig is and how to use one.
The best way to block a performance.
My process when taking that blocking into animation.
What to look out for when polishing an action.
I’ll cover all of these topics as I animate a character performing a superhero stye three point landing. You’ll be able to watch and follow along as I show you every decision I make, and tell you my thoughts as I am doing so.

By the end of the class you will have a great shot for your demo reel, but also a process that you can use to create any piece of animation you choose!

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01 – intro
02 – welcome
03 – the-reference-shoot
04 – pick-the-best-take
05 – maya-first-steps
06 – rigs-and-how-to-use-them
07 – rigs-and-where-to-find-them
08 – rigs-apply-textures
09 – rigs-head-control
10 – rigs-shoulder-control
11 – rigs-chest-control
12 – rigs-body-control
13 – rigs-hip-control
14 – rig-hands-and-arms
15 – rigs-feet-and-legs
16 – rigs-world-props-and-facial
17 – the-graph-editor-demystified
18 – the-graph-editor-handles
19 – the-graph-editor-navigation
20 – the-graph-editor-keys-and-curves
21 – the-graph-editor-tangents
22 – the-graph-editor-spaces
23 – blocking-the-fun-begins
24 – blocking-the-first-pose
25 – blocking-find-the-storytelling-poses
26 – blocking-keyframe-two-part-one
27 – add-custom-hotkeys
28 – blocking-keyframe-two-part-two
29 – blocking-keyframe-three
30 – blocking-keyframe-four
31 – blocking-keyframe-five
32 – blocking-keyframe-six
33 – the-breakdown-pass
34 – blocking-breakdown-one
35 – blocking-breakdown-two
36 – blocking-breakdown-three
37 – blocking-breakdown-four
38 – blocking-breakdown-five
39 – blocking-breakdown-six
40 – blocking-breakdown-seven
41 – blocking-plus
42 – animation-switching-to-spline
43 – animation-work-the-body
44 – animation-shake-them-legs
45 – animation-work-the-chest
46 – animation-heads-up
47 – animation-shoulders-arms-and-hands
48 – the-polish-pass
49 – polish-anticipation
50 – polish-faster-launch-with-breakdown-keys
51 – polish-fixing-the-fall
52 – polish-punch-perfect
53 – polish-fix-the-static-ending
54 – polish-backpack
55 – final-thoughts