One thing every animator needs to learn is how to animate a character walk. In this tutorial, we show how to take a "plain vanilla" walk using the marvellous "Monty" rig (free for download from highend3d.com) and make Monty walk...
One thing every animator needs to learn is how to animate a character walk. In this tutorial, we show how to take a "plain vanilla" walk using the marvellous "Monty" rig (free for download from highend3d.com) and make Monty walk in a feminine way, like a model on a catwalk. The video tutorial is recorded in Autodesk Maya, and is aimed at animation beginners. The animation above was completed by Animation Apprentice graduate Phil Loeffler.
About "Monty"
Start by Animating a Basic Walk with "Monty"
The tutorial takes a basic walk cycle (see this blog post on how to achieve this) and shows how to make very small changes that give the walk character and personality.
Adapt the Basic Walk
Rather than creating a character walk from scratch, a much more efficient approach is to complete a basic walk cycle and then adapt it. Just a few small changes can make all the difference. Start your journey by learning how to animate a basic walk cycle. You can find the links below. The password is the same as for all our videos.
Monty Walk Pt 1
Monty Walk Pt 2
Monty Walk Pt 3
Monty Walk Pt 4
"Feminine Walk" with Monty
To make Monty feel feminine, we need to
Miliatary Feminine Walk Tutorial
You can find the Feminine Monty Walk Tutorial below:
Walks and Character Walks
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| "Journey of Life" by Robin Herrmann |
Animators must learn to observe how humans act and move, and be able to replicate that character and personality in their motion.
Locomotion Resources
There are many resources on walks (and locomotion generally) at Animation Apprentice.
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| Goose-stepping "Monty" |
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