Character Animation and Expression with Maya
A course by Sagar Arun , Animator
Discover the fascinating world of animation by learning its key principles and creating an animated character filled with emotion
Discover the fascinating world of animation by learning its key principles and creating an animated character filled with emotion
“If you’ve ever seen an animation where it makes you laugh or feel a certain emotion, that means the animator is doing their job really well.”
Evoking emotion and reaction from viewers is at the heart of animation. With names like Frozen 2 (2019) or Spirit: Untamed (2021) under his belt, renowned animator Sagar Arun is an expert in creating characters brimming with personality.
In this course, Sagar teaches you the fundamentals of animation and how to apply them to your work using Maya. Learn how to create an expression test with a character of your own design, and bring their emotions to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 13 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (56)
- 2,005 students
- 19 lessons (4h 6m)
- 13 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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MayaWhat is this course's project?
Create an expression test with a character rig using the animation tools in Autodesk Maya
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at anyone passionate about animation who wants to create an entertaining and appealing character.
Requirements and materials
Basic understanding of Autodesk Maya is required.
To take this course, you need access to a computer with Maya installed and a character rig.
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A course by Sagar Arun
Sagar Arun is an animator based in Northern California. He received a degree in computer animation from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2018. After working with a group of friends on a fan project for Avatar: the Last Airbender, Sagar’s animation abilities received wide recognition. He has created animations for Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sony Pictures Imageworks.
Although Sagar’s career began just a few years ago, he has already created animations for a number of high profile films such as Frozen 2 (2019), Over The Moon (2020), Overwatch (2020), The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), and Spirit: Untamed (2021) He is also currently animating for the video game industry.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Animation Fundamentals in Maya and Character Creation
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Maya Tools 1
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Maya Tools 2
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Ball Bounce Fundamentals 1
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Ball Bounce Fundamentals 2
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Adding a Tail 1
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Adding a Tail 2
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U3
Preparing a Character Expression Test
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Idea Creation and Thumbnails
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Introduction to a Character Rig
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U4
Creating an Expression Test
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Blocking 1
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Blocking 2
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Blocking Plus 1
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Blocking Plus 2
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Spline 1
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Spline 2
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Polish 1
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Polish 2
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Presenting a Playblast in Maya and Exporting
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FP
Final project
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Character Animation and Expression with Maya
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Maya
amaury_arenas
Creo que el curso es adecuado para alguien que ya conoce los principios de animación y quiere hacer ejercicios prácticos. Recomendado para quienes necesiten un empujón para iniciar a animar.
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payasomalo
¡Saludos! un curso claro y sencillo, bien estructurado. Muy útil.
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rafaro
Es un muy buen curso, si quieres aprender animación 3D, debes ver este curso
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tastheodor
Nice course, good videos and nice material to use.
cranios
Gostei como o curso aborda o assunto que lhe é proposto.
Bem direto ao assunto!
Recomendo!
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