Zanzo opened this issue on Aug 27, 2008 · 36 posts
PhilC posted Sat, 30 August 2008 at 12:44 AM
OK nuff said.
I think the main reason why there are no tutorials in the form you are looking for is because once you understand the basic principles of how to use the applications animation tools then the rest is more art than science. Think of it like a painting. I can say, "Here is a brush, there is a canvas and you can apply paint with strokes like this and that." but then it is up to you to try it for yourself an practice.
Follow this by more practice, and more and more..... There really is no short cut.
Other topics you may want to research are using motion capture (BVH) files and rotoscoping.
However make sure you understand the basics as outlined in my video and Dr Geeps excellent tutorials, If you haven't got the basics down then there will be no point in trying anything complex. As a suggestion start by creating an animation of a man rising from a chair to a standing position. Consider how his weight moves and is redistributed as he stands up. Think about the way he will use his arms to push off from the arm rests. Think about the way the chair will react to the motion. It is the summation of all the small details that will make the animation believable.
No amout of money will allow you to purchase ability, you have to buy it through experience.