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Tutorials

Tips

Origin:
https://twitter.com/watchmeanimate/status/1704233832877109557

creating invisible animation loops (…a few tips):

  1. the longer the animation the better
    longer animations allow you to create a more complex performance. They also give you an opportunity to add a lot of subtle nuances to your motion.

  2. avoid big, easy-to-spot motions
    if he was running and then suddenly waved his arm, you would easily remember seeing that arm wave. You want to stick to subtle motions that aren’t visually easy to read/remember.

  3. animations in motion are better
    motion camouflages the loop really well vs an animation that comes to a complete stop.

  4. use cameras
    camera animation is super useful to tell a story/stage your shot but you can also use it in a way that allows you to misdirect the viewers eye so that they can’t spot the loop.

Blender Rigging

The Art of Effective Rigging 2. The most extensive rigging course in Blender ever released.
https://www.p2design-academy.com/p/the-art-of-effective-rigging-2

Game Rigging

2 Week Intensive Creature Game Rigging (Maya) (Recommended)
https://manoanim.gumroad.com/l/vIpkvx

Walk Cycle Animation

Leopard Walk Cycle Animation in Maya - Foreleg Progressive Walk Cycle Animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w8gA10aGfg

2D Animation

TURNING PRO, A business training course for animators.
https://www.animatorguild.com/

Assets

Comprehensive

All Mansur-Rig users can enjoy all of these flexible high-end rigs for free!
https://mansur-rig.com/free-rig-library/

Body Mechanics Rigs

AZRI RIG (made by Jonathan Cooper)
https://www.gameanim.com/product/azri-rig/

The Blocks: Body Mechanics Rigs - Made Simple & Fun! // MAYA
https://watchmeanimate.gumroad.com/l/qddle

Stick Figure Rig for Blender 4.0 +
https://dananim8.gumroad.com/l/dhvvn

Akali All Out Rig (Wild Rift)
https://asapberg.gumroad.com/l/krtgp

Low Poly Charcter Base Meshes! Perfect for Rigging!
https://dikko.gumroad.com/l/yjhhbn

Body Mechanics Rig
https://anim-matt.gumroad.com/l/hcAMR
Animation Masterclass: How to Create Walk Cycles in Maya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PitBrZhf4Kk

Quadruped

Pig Rig for Maya
https://milio-serrano.gumroad.com/l/bmnPI

Horse rig
https://hombrepolilla.gumroad.com/l/horse_rig

Jacko, Puppy/Dog Rig for Maya
https://micahb.gumroad.com/l/GGxaO

bh path Anim
https://graphite9.gumroad.com/l/SBUCX

Monster Creature Rig
https://manoanim.gumroad.com/l/QXres

Books Guide

Game Animation

Game Anim: Video Game Animation Explained
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138094870/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_bRudCbEEZ5PE5

Movie Animation

The Animator’s Survival Kit (January 7, 2002)
https://www.amazon.com/Animators-Survival-Kit-Richard-Williams/dp/0571202284

Your Career in Animation (2nd Edition): How to Survive and Thrive (March 2, 2021)
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Career-Animation-2nd-Survive/dp/162153748X/

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