Character Animation using Duik Angela in After Effects 2023 - Part 2
Duik Angela (successor of Duik Bassel) is a popular script and toolset for character rigging and animation in Adobe After Effects. It's widely used for creating complex character animations, especially in 2D animation. Here's a step-by-step guide to creating Character Animation using Duik Angela in After Effects 2023:
First of all, prepare your illustrator file (ai file):
Create or import your character design into Adobe Illustrator. Organize the layers properly, separating different body parts like head, torso, limbs, etc.
Then, import illustrator file into After Effects:
Open After Effects and import your Illustrator file into a new composition. Make sure to select the option to import the layers as separate objects.
Finally, Rigging with Duik Angela:
Select the layers that represent different body parts (e.g., head, arm, leg) and click on the "Rig" button in the Duik Angela panel.
Duik will create a rig for your character, including controllers for movements and deformations.
Refine the animation by adjusting the easing and timing of keyframes to make the movements smooth and realistic.