Module #1 Introduction to Character Animation Overview of character animation principles and importance in film, TV, and video games
Module #2 Understanding Character Design Principles of character design, anatomy, and proportion for animation
Module #3 Setting up a Character Rig Basic rigging concepts, joint placement, and hierarchy
Module #4 Rigging for Animation Advanced rigging techniques for character animation, including skinning and blendshapes
Module #5 Introduction to Keyframe Animation Basic keyframe animation principles, including pose-to-pose and straight-ahead animation
Module #6 Walk Cycles and Movement Creating walk cycles, runs, and other character movements using keyframe animation
Module #7 Character Performance and Acting Principles of character performance, including body language, facial expressions, and gestures
Module #8 Animation Principles for Character Animation Applying traditional animation principles to character animation, including squash and stretch, anticipation, and timing
Module #9 Working with Constraints and IK Using constraints and inverse kinematics to enhance character animation
Module #10 Facial Animation and Lip Sync Creating believable facial expressions and lip sync using keyframe animation and blendshapes
Module #11 Hair and Cloth Simulation Simulating hair, cloth, and other secondary character elements using physics and dynamic simulations
Module #12 Rigging for Animation Controls Creating custom animation controls and interfaces for character rigs
Module #13 Advanced Character Rigging Advanced rigging techniques, including muscle systems, flesh simulation, and advanced skinning
Module #14 Creating a Secondary Character Animation Creating secondary character animations, including gestures, idles, and reactions
Module #15 Animation Polish and Refinement Refining and polishing character animations for final production quality
Module #16 Character Animation for Different Styles Adapting character animation techniques for different styles, including realistic, stylized, and cartoonish
Module #17 Collaboration and Communication in Animation Production Best practices for collaboration and communication in animation production teams
Module #18 Scripting and Automation for Animation Using scripting languages and automation tools to streamline animation workflows
Module #19 Motion Capture and Data Translation Working with motion capture data and translating it for character animation
Module #20 Optimizing Character Rigs for Real-time Optimizing character rigs for real-time applications, including video games and VR experiences
Module #21 Advanced Character Animation Techniques Advanced character animation techniques, including state machines, behavior trees, and blending
Module #22 Creature Animation and Rigging Special considerations for animating and rigging creatures, including quadrupeds, birds, and fantasy creatures
Module #23 Visual Effects and Character Animation Integrating visual effects with character animation, including particle simulations, fire, water, and destruction
Module #24 Final Project:Character Animation and Rigging Creating a final character animation and rigging project that showcases learned skills
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Character Animation and Rigging career
