2nd Week of Learning-Walk Cycles

The first thing learned this week was the weight of walking. Following Richard Williams’ “Animator’s Survival Kit”, I structured this walk on a curve up, then a curve down, as this is how humans walk. While this is rough, it demonstrates weight.

Secondly, was an animation putting this lesson on weight and movement into practice. While it’s rough, I think the way the hat reacts to movement has taught me a lot.

Lastly was a test to bend the rules, as you can see in this incomplete running cycle, the body stays rigid. This gives character, the movement looking determined.

Word Count: 100

Time Spent:

Reading Richard Williams' The Animator's Survival Kit: 2 Hours
Cycle 1: 3 Hours
Cycle 2 : 1 Hour
Cycle 3: 1 Hour

Total: 7 Hours