Character Animation and Simulation

What You Will Learn

• 1 Understand the principles of character animation and how they apply to both 2D and 3D environments.
• 2 Analyze the physics of motion and learn to apply timing, spacing, and easing for natural movement.
• 3 Develop skills in character design that support animation performance.
• 4 Apply keyframing techniques to create expressive poses and sequences.
• 5 Explore body mechanics for walking, running, jumping, and other locomotion.
• 6 Create facial expressions and sync dialogue for believable performances.
• 7 Build character rigs that facilitate easy and intuitive animation controls.
• 8 Implement physics-based simulations for cloth, hair, and dynamics.
• 9 Add secondary motion and overlap to enhance realism.
• 10 Adapt animation techniques for different media including films, games, and virtual reality.
• 11 Apply art direction and visual development to character animation projects.
• 12 Understand professional workflows and build a portfolio that showcases animation skills.