Course Overview
Focus entirely on the art of movement in three-dimensional space. While others model, you bring those models to life. This course zeroes in on character performance, body mechanics, and cinematic storytelling.
Using pre-rigged industry characters, you will master walk cycles, combat choreography, lip-syncing, and subtle emotional acting, tailoring your skills perfectly for animation studios and game development teams.
Using pre-rigged industry characters, you will master walk cycles, combat choreography, lip-syncing, and subtle emotional acting, tailoring your skills perfectly for animation studios and game development teams.
Course Curriculum
What you will learn step-by-step:
1
Animation Interface Setup
Navigate the graph editor, dope sheet, and keyframe mechanics in Maya/Blender.
2
Body Mechanics: Basics
Animate the classic bouncing ball, pendulums, and basic weight exercises.
3
Walk & Run Cycles
Master the intricate mechanics of human and creature locomotion.
4
Advanced Body Mechanics
Choreograph complex actions like jumping, lifting heavy objects, and combat.
5
Facial Animation
Learn phonemes for lip-syncing and manipulate facial rigs for subtle emotions.
6
Acting for Animation
Analyze references and inject personality and thought process into your characters.
7
Camera Staging
Work with animated cameras to create cinematic shots and dynamic compositions.
8
Showreel Assembly
Polish your blocking and splining to create a smooth, studio-ready animation reel.
Software & Tools
Master the exact tools used by top industry studios.
Maya Blender Premiere Pro
Career Opportunities
Job roles you can apply for after graduating:
3D Animator
Previs Artist
Gameplay Animator
Story Artist
