Free Tip | How to animate a Character Walking Forwards

🐕 Mastering the Art of Moving a Quadruped Forward
While many animators can create a dog walk cycle on the spot, the real challenge comes when animating a quadruped character walking forward. In this free animation tip, Jonathan Symmonds shares his expert tricks to seamlessly transition from a stationary walk cycle to forward movement, bringing your animations to life with realism and finesse.

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If you're looking to deepen your animation skills, especially in animating realistic quadruped walk cycles, this course is for you. Master animator Jonathan Symmonds reveals the secrets to achieving a photo-realistic dog walk cycle in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow course. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this course offers everything you need to elevate your work.

With over three hours of expert instruction, you'll learn:

How to animate a dog walking at a standard pace 🐾
Secrets to working with similar curves for smoother animations 🎨
A simple, effective workflow that yields stunning results
In-depth understanding of anatomy and locomotion 🧠
How to animate using layers for more control
The opportunity to submit your work for peer review and receive valuable feedback
How to spice up your demo reel with professional-quality animation
No prerequisites required—just a passion for learning!

Course Information:

Duration: 3 hours 05 minutes
Category: Animation
Price: $49 USD
Software Required: Autodesk Maya 2019+
Instructor: Jonathan Symmonds, Quadruped Creature Animation Specialist

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