Character Animation

Focuses on the basics of animating in Maya, including setting keyframes, working with animation editors, and automating animation with constraints and simple rigs.

Employs the basic principles of animation to bring to life simple 3D characters.

Provides a basic introduction to rigging theory, plus details of how to create professional 3D characters in Maya.

Create and animate highly controllable characters using After Effects.

Shows how to animate 3D characters in Maya utilizing the basic principles of animation.

Teaches universal principles of animation, as well as how to use After Effects and Flash to apply all the tricks of the trade.

Follows the creation of a short animated film, from storyboard through final output, using After Effects CS3.

An overview of rigging, character geometry, and topology, plus details of how to create professional 3D characters in Maya.