Lecture 10: Animation Observation Exercise
Animation Observation Exercise
Section 3, Lecture 10
Animation Observation Exercise:
To be a good animator you have to be able to study how people move, in both everyday life and also through video material.
Pick one male animation and one female to analyse from this list, these animations are from a free site called endless reference on Youtube.
Athletic Male: • Male Walk Cycle Animation Reference | Fron... !
Larger Male: • Larger Male Walk Cycle Animation Reference... !
Female Standard: • Female Walk Cycle Animation Reference | Fr... !
Mature Woman: / watch v=kkPxs7TAvJU&list=PLCF7983F60455753E!
Write down the core things that you notice about:
Movement of the head
Movements of the chest & arms
Movement of the pelvis & legs
What are the main differences you notice between the male and female walks?
Aim for at least 5 observations, more if you notice them. Things to consider: Movement (up, down, left, right) & Rotation
Spend 15-20 minutes on the task
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