Architecting for Performance Efficiency on AWS from Pluralsight

Throughout these lessons, we'll learn how to animate in-game locomotion animations for biped characters. Software required: Maya 2014.

Throughout these lessons, we'll learn how to animate in-game locomotion animations for biped characters. We'll look at the mechanics of using Maya 2014 as a sketching tool for designing the animations. Functions we'll address are the graph editor, key frames, in-betweens and breakdowns as well as basic functionality of animation layers. Animations we'll focus on include idle, run, jump, attack, hit-reaction, death, celebration and deselect-idle animations. By the end of this tutorial you will have a deeper understanding of how to animate an in-game biped character using Maya. Software required: Maya 2014.

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Animating In-game Biped Characters in Maya

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Covers animating in-game locomotion animations for biped characters, including idle, run, jump, attack, hit-reaction, death, celebration, and deselect-idle animations

Teaches the mechanics of using Maya 2014 as a sketching tool for designing animations

Develops core animation skills such as using the graph editor, key frames, in-betweens, breakdowns, and basic functionality of animation layers

Teaches how to use Maya to animate an in-game biped character

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Learners who complete Architecting for Performance Efficiency on AWS will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Game Animator

Game Animators are responsible for creating the animations that bring video game characters to life. They use a variety of software tools to create animations for everything from walking and running to attacking and dying. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Game Animator by teaching you how to use Maya 2014 to create in-game locomotion animations for biped characters.

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Animation Director

Animation Directors are responsible for overseeing the animation process for film, television, and video games. They work with animators to develop the look and feel of the animation, and they ensure that the animation is consistent with the overall style of the project. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Animation Director by teaching you how to use Maya 2014 to create in-game locomotion animations for biped characters.

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3D Animator

3D Animators use computer software to create three-dimensional animations for film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the animation, and they create the animations that bring the characters and objects to life. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful 3D Animator by teaching you how to use Maya 2014 to create in-game locomotion animations for biped characters.

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Motion Capture Artist

Motion Capture Artists use specialized equipment to capture the movements of actors and other performers. The data captured is then used to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Motion Capture Artist by teaching you how to use Maya 2014 to create in-game locomotion animations for biped characters.

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Character Designer

Character Designers create the visual appearance of characters for film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the characters, and they create the artwork that brings the characters to life. This course can help you develop the skills you need to become a successful Character Designer by teaching you how to use Maya 2014 to create in-game locomotion animations for biped characters.

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Visual Effects Artist

Visual Effects Artists use computer software to create visual effects for film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the visual effects, and they create the effects that bring the scenes to life. This course may be useful for you if you want to become a Visual Effects Artist, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Art Director

Art Directors oversee the visual aspects of film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the visual elements are consistent with the overall style of the project. This course may be useful for you if you want to become an Art Director, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Creative Director

Creative Directors oversee the creative aspects of film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the creative elements are consistent with the overall style of the project. This course may be useful for you if you want to become a Creative Director, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Producer

Producers oversee the production of film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. This course may be useful for you if you want to become a Producer, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Writer

Writers create the stories and scripts for film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the story is consistent with the overall style of the project. This course may be useful for you if you want to become a Writer, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Actor

Actors perform in film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they bring the characters to life. This course may be useful for you if you want to become an Actor, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Director

Directors oversee the production of film, television, and video games. They work with writers and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. This course may be useful for you if you want to become a Director, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Editor

Editors assemble the footage for film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the edit is consistent with the overall style of the project. This course may be useful for you if you want to become an Editor, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Composer

Composers create the music for film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the music is consistent with the overall style of the project. This course may be useful for you if you want to become a Composer, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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Sound Designer

Sound Designers create the sound effects for film, television, and video games. They work with directors and other artists to develop the look and feel of the project, and they ensure that the sound effects are consistent with the overall style of the project. This course may be useful for you if you want to become a Sound Designer, as it can help you develop the skills you need to create realistic animations for film, television, and video games.

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