Animation Fundamentals/Project 2
03/11/2024 - 17/11/2024 (Week 7 – Week 8) You Siyuan / 0366978 Animation Fundamentals / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylors University Project 2 INTRIODUCTION LECTURES Week 7 Week 9 Key stages of animated jumps Anticipation Before the character jumps, the body will have a downward or backward movement to accumulate power, which is to convey the signal to the audience that "the character is about to jump". Takeoff This is the moment when the character leaves the ground, usually requiring a strong push from the legs. Flight When the character is in the air, it will show a certain arc movement, usually a parabola. Landing When the character touches the ground, there will be an action to absorb the impact, usually manifested by bending the knees and lowering the center of gravity. Fig1.1 Week 9(15/11/2024) Jumpig movement Animation rhythm and timing contro l The rhythm of the jump animation needs to be adjusted according to the character's personality: ...