Character Animation and Expression with Maya
Offered By: Domestika
Course Description
Overview
Discover the fascinating world of animation by learning its key principles and creating an animated character filled with emotion
Evoking emotion and reaction from viewers is at the heart of animation. With names like Frozen 2 (2019) or Spirit: Untamed (2021) under his belt, renowned animator Sagar Arun is an expert in creating characters brimming with personality.
In this course, Sagar teaches you the fundamentals of animation and how to apply them to your work using Maya. Learn how to create an expression test with a character of your own design, and bring their emotions to life.
- Introduction
- Animation Fundamentals in Maya and Character Creation
- Preparing a Character Expression Test
- Creating an Expression Test
- Final project
Evoking emotion and reaction from viewers is at the heart of animation. With names like Frozen 2 (2019) or Spirit: Untamed (2021) under his belt, renowned animator Sagar Arun is an expert in creating characters brimming with personality.
In this course, Sagar teaches you the fundamentals of animation and how to apply them to your work using Maya. Learn how to create an expression test with a character of your own design, and bring their emotions to life.
Syllabus
- About Me
- Influences
- Maya Tools 1
- Maya Tools 2
- Ball Bounce Fundamentals 1
- Ball Bounce Fundamentals 2
- Adding a Tail 1
- Adding a Tail 2
- Idea Creation and Thumbnails
- Introduction to a Character Rig
- Blocking 1
- Blocking 2
- Blocking Plus 1
- Blocking Plus 2
- Spline 1
- Spline 2
- Polish 1
- Polish 2
- Presenting a Playblast in Maya and Exporting
- Character Animation and Expression with Maya
Taught by
Sagar Arun
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