Starting March 5th 2018 I will be using my blog to place updates about CG Spectrum's online 'Introduction to 3D Animation' course which I will be following for 4 months.
These are the topics that will be given:
INTRODUCTION TO 3D ANIMATION CURRICULUM
3D ANIMATION BASICS
WEEK 01 - 04
The Introduction to 3D Animation Course is designed to strengthen your foundation skills and provide a pathway to the Advanced 3D Animation Diploma by mastering the basics of 3D animation. First, you'll learn everything from navigating Maya, the industry standard software package to all the common tools that the pros use.
TOPICS COVERED
Introduction to 3D animation
Introduction to rigs
Posing characters
Timing and spacing
PHYSICAL ANIMATION
WEEK 05-08
Once you've gotten comfortable with the basics you'll move on to some more advanced animation techniques including the 12 principals of animation and how to get a character moving in a believable way. Students will start to better understand physical animation, locomotion and start using more complicated animation rigs.
TOPICS COVERED
Squash and stretch
Overlap and follow through
Pose transitions
Character jump
ANIMATED WALK CYCLE
WEEK 09- 12
Before you can run you have to learn how to walk! One of the best ways to master the fundamentals of character animation is by animating a walk with a full character rig. Students will incorporate previously learned principals and techniques to bring a character to life and get them moving across the screen.
TOPICS COVERED
Lower Body Walk
Upper Body Walk
PORTFOLIO PROJECT
WEEK 13 - 16
Guided by their mentor, students will now bring their very own idea to life by planning out a scene and completing a final project for their portfolio. Upon completion of the Introduction to 3D Animation, students can choose to continue to the Advanced 3D Animation course and take their skills even further.
TOPICS COVERED
Planning and staging
Final portfolio project