Learn 3D Character Animation From Scratch

Master the Art of Bringing Characters to Life with Comprehensive 3D Animation Training. Lets GO

What you'll learn

Overview of 3D character animation and its importance

Explanation of the animation pipeline and its stages

Introduction to 3D modeling and animation software

Familiarization with interface and navigation

Basic tools and their functions

Principles of animation (timing, spacing, squash and stretch, etc.)

Keyframing techniques

Pose-to-pose animation

Character rigging and setup

Understanding anatomy and movement body mechanics

Lip-sync and facial expressions

Developing a showreel that showcases their animation skills

Requirements

Download Blender which is free and then grab your mouse and keyboard and let's get our hands dirty in the world of 3D animations

Description

Are you fascinated by the characters in your favorite movies, video games, and animations? Do you dream of creating your own characters and bringing them to life? Look no further than our comprehensive 3D character animation course!Designed for beginners and intermediate learners alike, this course provides step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice to help you master the art of 3D character animation. You'll start by learning the fundamentals of 3D modeling, including how to create the basic shapes and structures that make up a character.Next, you'll move on to rigging, the process of creating a skeleton and controls that allow you to move and pose your character. You'll learn how to create joints and control points, and how to use them to create a flexible and realistic rig for your character.Once your character is rigged, you'll dive into the exciting world of animation. You'll learn how to use keyframes to create movement, how to use timing and spacing to create realistic motion, and how to use different animation techniques to convey emotions and personality.Throughout the course, you'll also learn about lighting, texturing, and rendering, and how these elements can help bring your character to life in a virtual environment. You'll explore different lighting setups and shading techniques, and learn how to create a final render that showcases your character in all its glory.By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to create your own 3D characters and animations from scratch. With expert guidance and hands-on practice, you'll be well on your way to mastering the art of 3D character animation. So why wait? Sign up now and start bringing your characters to life!

Overview

Section 1: ABOUT THIS COURSE

Lecture 1 What's in this Course

Section 2: INTRODUCTION TO BLENDER

Lecture 2 How to Install Blender

Lecture 3 Introduction to Blender User Interface

Lecture 4 Navigating the 3D Viewport

Section 3: INTRODUCTION TO 3D MODELING

Lecture 5 How to Model 101

Lecture 6 Modelling part 2

Lecture 7 3D Texturing

Lecture 8 3D Rendering

Section 4: 3D CHARACTER DESIGN

Lecture 9 Introduction to Sculpting

Lecture 10 Character Blocking

Lecture 11 Character Sculpting

Lecture 12 Defining The Face

Lecture 13 Intro to Mask Extract

Lecture 14 More Sculpting

Lecture 15 Sculpting the eyes

Lecture 16 Sculpting the Ears

Lecture 17 Finalizing the Sculpt

Section 5: CHARACTER RETOPOLOGY

Lecture 18 Facial Loop

Lecture 19 Nose Retopology

Lecture 20 Completing Head Retopo

Lecture 21 Ears and Neck

Lecture 22 Body Retopology

Lecture 23 Modelling Inner mouth

Lecture 24 Fixing Hair Topology

Lecture 25 Clothing and Fixes

Lecture 26 UV Unwrap

Lecture 27 Modeling Other Assets

Section 6: CHARACTER TEXTURING

Lecture 28 Texturing in Substance Painter

Lecture 29 Material Setup and Rendering

Section 7: CHARACTER RIGGING

Lecture 30 Rigify System

Lecture 31 Rigify 2

Lecture 32 AutoRig Pro

Lecture 33 Pose Library

Section 8: ANIMATION SCHOOL

Lecture 34 The 12 Principles of Animation

Lecture 35 Bouncing Ball Principle

Lecture 36 Pendulum Principle

Section 9: CHARACTER BODY MECHANICS

Lecture 37 Character basic walk cycle

Lecture 38 Progressive walk cycle

Lecture 39 Basic Run cycle

Lecture 40 Jump Mechanics

Lecture 41 Weight Mechanics Part 1

Lecture 42 Character Constraints

Lecture 43 Weight Mechanics part 2

Lecture 44 Working with Animation Data

Section 10: CHARACTER ACTING

Lecture 45 Rough Layout

Lecture 46 Blocking

Lecture 47 Second Blocking

Lecture 48 Lip sync and polish

Lecture 49 Rendering

This Blender 3D character animation course is for anyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of character creation and animation. It's great for absolute beginners, intermediate and even more advanced users