Introduction to Character Animation:

An overview of character animation, its role in various industries, and the art of bringing characters to life.

Character Design and Development:

Understanding character design, anatomy, and development.

Creating character models and character sheets.

Character Animation Principles:

Learning the fundamental principles of character animation, including squash and stretch, anticipation, and timing.

Storyboarding and Scripting:

Developing storyboards and scripts for character animations.

Translating narratives into animation sequences.

Character Rigging:

Rigging characters for animation, including bone structures and control systems.

Preparing characters for movement.

Character Performance:

Bringing characters to life through performance.

Creating believable emotions, expressions, and actions.

Character Walk Cycles and Movement:

Mastering the art of character walk cycles and various types of character movement.

Exploring run cycles, jumps, and more.

Lip Sync and Dialogue Animation:

Creating lip sync and dialogue animations for characters.

Syncing character movements with spoken dialogue.

Facial Animation:

Expressive facial animation techniques.

Conveying emotions and reactions through character faces.

3D Character Animation Software:

Training in popular 3D character animation software, such as Autodesk Maya or similar tools.

Working with animation rigs and controllers.

Motion Capture and Blending:

An introduction to motion capture techniques and blending motion data.

Integrating motion capture into character animation.

Character Animation for Games and Films:

Applying character animation skills to game development and film production.

Understanding industry-specific requirements.

Real-World Projects:

Hands-on character animation projects applying the techniques learned in the course.

Portfolio Development:

Creating a professional portfolio showcasing character animation work.