Animating a Jump [Locomotion and Mechanics for Animation - Unit 07]

 Animating a Jump

25/10/24

Introduction

Theory Analysis

-Generally a person starts with a run as the anticipation.

- You can get away with some real extremes in the stretch and squasah poses.

- Adding delay to the legs will create overlap and allow it to feel more natural and give it more weight.

- Shows a regular jump from standing and an alternative version that is more loose and cartoony.

- Reference from Eadweard Muybridge showing a great breakdown of a real person jumping using stop motion photography.

- Jumping Reference from the Preston Blair Animation book.

Reference

Animation

Blocking

Refinement

Conclusion

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the mechanics of a jump
2. Animate a jump cycle
3. Use the "Monty" and "Morpheus" rigs for animation
4. Apply IK and FK techniques
5. Create complex jump animations