The Secret Workflow for Animating Dialogue

Discover a comprehensive 5-step guide to animating lip sync acting shots in this 48-minute video tutorial. Learn the entire process from finding the right audio to polishing the final product. Explore essential techniques including workflow optimization, sound breakdown, and the four components of language in animation. Master key aspects such as jaw movements, lip corner positioning, lip shapes, and tongue animation. Gain valuable insights on what audio to avoid, where to find suitable dialogue, and how to effectively break down speech for animation. Conclude with four crucial steps for refining your work, elevating your character animation skills to a professional level.

- Welcome + Dailies
- What Audio NOT To Pick
- Where to Find Audio
- Breaking Down Dialogue
- Workflows
- 4 Components of Language
- Jaw Open / Closed
- Corners In / Out
- Lip Shapes
- The Tongue
- 4 Steps of Polish