The Walk Cycle - Vanilla
🎬 Animation Lesson: Basic Walk Cycle
A walk cycle is one of the most fundamental animations every animator must master. In this lesson, we’ll focus on animating a clean, solid walk cycle using an armless character, allowing us to zero in on the COG (center of gravity) and legs—often the trickiest parts to get right.
You’ll learn:
✅ Breaking down the walk cycle – Understanding key poses and timing
✅ COG and leg mechanics – The foundation of a natural-looking walk
✅ Workflow tips & tricks – Efficient techniques to speed up your process
✅ Step-by-step problem-solving – Watch me refine and troubleshoot common issues
Mastering a clean, vanilla walk sets the stage for more advanced character animation.
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Master the fundamentals of a clean walk cycle in this step-by-step lesson! Using an armless character, we’ll focus on COG and leg mechanics, breaking down key poses, timing, and common mistakes. You'll also pick up workflow tips and tricks to animate more efficiently. Perfect for anyone looking to nail the basics of character movement.