Blending Between Keyframe Animation and MoCap in MotionBuilder and Maya

Learn to seamlessly blend motion capture and keyframe animation in MotionBuilder and Maya with this comprehensive tutorial series. This course focuses on integrating hand-keyed animation with performance-captured sequences, a crucial skill for professional animators. We'll explore techniques to add custom animation without disrupting the overall illusion of the performance.

The training begins with characterizing a custom skeleton in Maya, preparing it for animation within MotionBuilder. You'll then learn to transfer your Maya asset to MotionBuilder and leverage its powerful retargeting tools for efficient animation.

A key aspect of this course is mastering how to modify performance data to enable targeted keyframing within the sequence. Finally, discover how to transfer character animation back to Maya for further refinement or integration into your workflow.

By completing this MotionBuilder and Maya training, you'll gain the skills and understanding necessary to confidently animate in MotionBuilder.

Software Required: Autodesk MotionBuilder 2015 and Maya 2015.

This series provides a practical guide to blending motion capture and keyframe animation, addressing the challenges of integrating hand-keyed animation with performance data to maintain a cohesive and believable final result.