Walk Cycle Animation

Hello, everyone!
Thank you for joining me in this Thrilling After Effects Tutorial, where we’ll be exploring the captivating world of character animation.
Today, I’m excited to take you on a creative journey as we learn how to craft a seamless walk cycle animation that will breathe life and personality into your characters.

Throughout this video, we’ll talk about the three main and important principles of creating walk cycle animation that usually aren’t talked about. We’ll explore how to add those extra touches that make your characters walk with grace, charm, and believability.

Next, we’ll dive into the heart of the walk cycle animation, mastering the key poses and movements that bring your characters to life. We’ll pay special attention to the timing and spacing, fine-tuning every step to achieve a seamless and fluid animation.

But that’s not all – brace yourself for an extra layer of depth and realism! We’ll uncover the power of secondary motion, adding those subtle details like head tilts and arm swings that make your walk cycle animation feel alive and dynamic.

So, let’s get right in and embark on this creative journey together.
I can’t wait to see what you’ll create! Let’s get started and make some animation magic happen!