Training outline

Here is an overview of the training. Each topic will be presented as a walkthrough of a fully animated shot, where the animator will break down the key steps of the animation process. The source files for each step will be available along the video.

Introduction to the training

Principles of Animation

Workflow and Terminology

Bouncing Basics (Simple Bouncing Ball, Sideways Bouncing Ball)

Drag And Follow Through, Single swing

Creating Personality, Single jump

Walking Biped, Walking vanilla

Basic Body Mechanics, Jump

Advanced Body Mechanics, Weight shift

Character Pantomime, Walking

Character Acting

This is an ever-expanding training, expect more chapters and examples to be added in the future!