Simple Character Animation: Walk Cycle in AE with No Keyframes

Character rigging and animation are fundamental skills in the world of motion graphics. This course guides you through a straightforward process to build a character rig and effortlessly automate a walk cycle in just seconds! You'll be able to share your creations as engaging GIFs online.

Thanks to recent updates to DUIK, the free character rigging plugin for Adobe After Effects, automating walk cycles is now easier than ever – and can be done without keyframes! Download DUIK here: https://rainboxlab.org/tools/duik/

In this class, I'll demonstrate the easiest and most efficient method for rigging a character and automating a walk cycle. If you have a basic understanding of Adobe After Effects, you're ready to follow along. We'll cover a complete professional workflow, from storyboard to final render – including an AI to AE workflow.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Preparing and Building Characters in Illustrator: Learn how to create assets ready for rigging.
• Character Rigging: Master the techniques for creating a functional character rig.
• Automating Walk Cycles (No Keyframes Required): Effortlessly generate realistic walk cycles.
• Exporting GIF Files: Share your animations easily.

This is an introductory course to character rigging and animation. A basic understanding of After Effects is recommended before starting.

New to After Effects? I offer two other courses to help you build a solid foundation:

• How to animate illustration in After Effects
• How to animate logos in After Effects

Join our Motion Circles Community to connect with fellow motion designers and learn together! [Link to Community]

Find more character rigging courses on Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/character-rigging

Thanks for taking this course, and happy animating!