Learn the 12 Principles of Animation for Games in Maya

🎉 Master the Art of Game Animation with Maya! 🎮

Course Overview:

Learn the 12 Principles of Animation for Games in Maya is a comprehensive course designed to elevate your game animation skills. Whether you're an aspiring animator or a seasoned professional looking to refine your craft, this course will guide you through the fundamental principles that bring characters and objects to life within the powerful 3D environment of Autodesk Maya.

Course Headline:

"Using Maya, learn the 12 basic principles of Animation and how they apply to every day objects and characters!"

Course Content Breakdown:

Introduction to the 12 Basic Principles of Animation:

• Timing and Staging: Master the art of pacing and visual storytelling.
• Exaggeration: Learn how to enhance your animations for stronger impact.
• Solid Drawing: Improve your character designs with foundational drawing techniques.
• Appeal: Discover how to create characters that are engaging and relatable.
• Stylization: Explore the power of style in animation, making your work stand out.
• Arcs: Perfect the natural flow of motion through the use of arcs and curves.
• Anticipation: Understand how to build up actions for a more dynamic animation.
• Follow Through and Over-Pronunciation: Achieve realistic movement by making sure your animation carries through the intended action.
• Timing and Ease-In/Ease-Outs: Fine-tune your animations for a natural, fluid feel.
• Secondary Action: Add depth to your animations with subordinate actions that complement the main action.
• Squash and Stretch: Learn how to add life and expressiveness to your animated forms.

Practical Application in Maya:

In this course, you'll dive into hands-on projects where you'll apply these principles directly within Maya's robust animation tools. You will:

• Set Up Your Workspace: Begin with a thorough understanding of the Maya interface and its tools.
• Modeling Objects and Characters: Create models that are ready for animation.
• Animation Techniques: From keyframing to rigging, you'll learn various methods to bring your creations to life.
• Applying the 12 Principles: Analyze and create animations that demonstrate each principle in practice.
• Critique and Feedback: Receive professional critiques from Justin Harrison, our expert instructor.
• Final Project: Cap off your learning with a final project that showcases your mastery of the 12 principles.

Instructor Profile:

Meet Your Instructor - Justin Harrison:

Justin Harrison is not just an instructor; he's a maestro of character and technical animation with over 7 years of experience in the game development industry. As a Character and Technical Animator at Molten Games, Justin has worked on high-profile titles such as The Bourne Conspiracy, Ghostbusters: The Game, and Transformers: War for Cybertron. His journey began at the College for Creative Studies, where he earned his BFA in Digital Art and Animation.

Justin's skill set is a testament to his versatility - from artistic modelings and asset creation to motion capture and keyframe animation, to technical rigging and character setup. His expertise makes him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master game animation.

Enroll Now to Transform Your Animation Skills with Maya!

• Learn at Your Own Pace: Access course materials 24/7.
• Flexible Schedule: Fit learning into your busy life.
• Community of Learners: Engage with fellow animators and share your journey.
• Expert Guidance: Get personalized feedback from a pro in the industry.

Join us and unlock the full potential of your game animation projects with Learn the 12 Principles of Animation for Games in Maya! 🌟