Simple Front Run Cycle: Adding Depth to Your Character Animation
Learn how to animate a front run cycle using foreshortening & perspective.
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In this beginner friendly tutorial, I will show you how to create a simple front run cycle in After Effects using only 5 steps! We will start by rigging a basic character, then dive into animating key movements like bouncing, arm and leg movements, and adding squash and stretch - all to add a sense of depth to our animation. This simple character design is inspired by the Ironman logo—a nod to my recent Ironman Copenhagen triathlon completion! 🏃♂️🎨
This tutorial is perfect for motion designers looking to improve their character animation skills and for anyone wanting to learn how to add depth to a simple run cycle animation in After Effects.
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - Character Rigging
01:42 - Bounce Animation
05:37 - Depth Using Arms/Shoulders
10:17 - Animating Legs Using Paths
14:28 - Squash & Stretch
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