Game Character Animation
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Objective
I can create a simple animation loop for a game character, like walking or jumping.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Define "line of action" in the context of character posing and explain why it's important.
Describe the three basic goals for animation in a game, as discussed in the video.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how you would adjust the line of action in at least three different poses of a walk cycle to make the character appear confident. Explain how you would adjust the spacing between the poses in a simple jump animation to make the character appear to be affected by gravity. Describe how you would adjust the weight distribution in at least three different poses of a walk cycle to make the character appear tired.”
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