Animation Fundamentals: Animating Varying Weights

Master the art of animation timing and spacing in this comprehensive course! We'll dive into practical exercises animating a beach ball, bowling ball, and ping pong ball to unlock the secrets of believable weight and movement.

This course builds upon foundational animation skills, specifically the principles of ball bouncing, and takes you further in replicating real-world physics within your 3D animations. You'll learn to effectively utilize the three key areas of timing and spacing to infuse your animations with personality and create impactful contrast.

The primary goal is to solidify your understanding of timing and spacing – a crucial principle for any animator. While we'll utilize Maya 2016 as our software, the concepts are universally applicable and easily transferable to other 3D animation software.

By the end of this course, you'll possess a strong foundation in animation fundamentals and be ready to tackle more advanced animation exercises.

• Learn to control weight in animation
• Understand timing and spacing principles
• Create realistic ball physics
• Add personality to your 3D animations
• Develop a strong foundation for advanced animation

Software Required: Maya 2016.