Animate a Weight Shift [Locomotion and Mechanics for Animation - Unit 08]

Animate a Weight Shift

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Introduction

Thumbnails

Provided by A Williams. 
Simple rig (Ball with Legs)

Full human

Animation

Ball with Legs

Blocking

Final Animation

Conclusion

Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles of weight shift

Animate a weight shift cycle

Use the "Monty" rig for weight shifts

Refine techniques with the "heavy" rig

Create realistic character movements