One of the biggest "Aha!" moments for me was realizing that Even when a character is standing still, they are constantly micro-adjusting to gravity. I spent hours tweaking the foot plants and knee silhouettes to make sure my character felt like they truly had mass. What’s Next?
I’m officially ready to head into , where things get even more dynamic. Huge thanks to my mentor [Mentor Name] and my classmates for the feedback during our weekly syncs! Animation Mentor - Course 2 - Body Mechanics.pa...
Sometimes posting a playblast (the raw animation) alongside the final render shows your process better. One of the biggest "Aha
Getting through Course 2 at Animation Mentor is a huge milestone. It’s where you move past basic physics and start dealing with the "soul" of a performance: I’m officially ready to head into , where
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I just wrapped up at Animation Mentor, and "challenging" doesn't even begin to describe it. If Course 1 was about learning how a ball bounces, Course 2 was about learning why a 200-pound character doesn't just float off the ground. The Mission: Beyond the Basics
Leveling Up: Mastering Weight and Momentum in "Body Mechanics"