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Simple Character Animation: Create a Walk Cycle with Duik

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About Simple Character Animation: Create a Walk Cycle with Duik

Introduction

Meet Duik

Creating the Illustrator Document

Designing Your Character

Assembling Your Layers

Importing Artwork into After Effects

Initial Character Rigging

Preparing Your Controllers

Creating Your Duik Rig

Adjusting the Rig

Preparing the Workspace

Animating Your Walk Cycle

Refining the Walk Cycle

Creating Advanced Walk Cycles

Final Thoughts

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What You Will Learn?

  • Want to animate amazing characters? Join star animator Fraser Davidson for a 50-minute class demystifying his step-by-step method for making characters walk, wave, and move. The key? Using Duik: the most versatile and comprehensive plugin for Adobe After Effects—and one that will transform your approach to animation!.
  • This class is all about streamlining your approach to simple character animation. Once you learn how to make the most of Duik, you'll be able to animate an entire limb with just a few simple clicks—saving you time and making it possible to create complex animation with ease..
  • All 13 video lessons take you inside of Fraser's workspace so you can easily follow his step-by-step process. You'll learn how to:.
  • Plus, all video lessons include tips and keyboard shortcuts maximize the tips and tricks, and the class resources include downloadable Illustrator and After Effects files for practice..
  • This class is perfect for everyone who loves animation. Whether you’re a seasoned animator or just getting started, this easy-to-follow class will help you level up your skills, animate more efficiently, and create a memorable character of your own!.