Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
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first animation attempt
was looking for some feedback.
To cut a long story short, its about a guy who gets burgled, then dwons his sorrows. While he's downing his sorrows, he gets burgled again, only this time its the 'good guy' putting his stuff back.
This is the first scene. Im working on the next one now. Any help would be appreciated. Pls be gentle, this is my first go.
Character and rig was courtesy of https://rodri.aniguild.com
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No sound as yet.
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Shoot video reference of yourself before animating a scene and plan out your shots before touching the software.
Alot of your animation was hitting walls and looked mechnanical, another major thing is anticipation, you had alot of seriously fast movements... which is fine but the faster the motion the greaters the anticipation needs to be.
Be aware of overlapping and what part of the body will move first in a motion, the brows often anticipate the action of the head etc.
Essential animation reading:
Animation survival kit by richard williams
The Illusion Of Life
Anatomy books, ones relivant to motion are good, i recommend dynamic figure drawing by burne hograth.
The 12 principles: here
Good Luck !
Adventurous scene, and a good attempt, modelling was relatively strong and the idea has potential.
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good tips
i'l read up on the 12 steps
I didnt intend on creating a full blown scene. i download the character and rig from highend3d to have a play around with animation, but then i started getting OTT and over excited lol
but took everything on board
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