Hands-On with Terraform on Azure from Pluralsight

In this animation fundamentals tutorial, we'll learn about timing and spacing. These principles are some of the most important principles for any animation. Software required: Maya 2016.

In this animation fundamentals tutorial, we'll learn about timing and spacing. These principles are some of the most important principles for any animation. We'll start out this course by learning why timing is crucial for making your animation appear believable. We'll also learn how it's used to embody a character with more personality, a thought process and emotion. Then we'll dive into spacing and learning how important it is for making your animations realistic and appealing. We'll take what we've learned and apply it to one of the most vital animation exercises: the bouncing ball animation. While a bouncing ball may seem simple, there's a lot of important techniques and principles to learn from this exercise. Although we'll be using Maya in this course, you'll be able to transfer the information to your preferred 3D program. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of principles and techniques used to create great 2D and 3D animations. Software required: Maya 2016.

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Animation Fundamentals: Animating a Ball Bounce

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Teaches one of the most important principles for any animation, Timing and Spacing

Incorporates both 2D and 3D animation, which is beneficial for a well-rounded understanding of animation

This course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners, providing a solid foundation and strengthening existing skills

Uses Maya 2016, but the principles and techniques can be transferred to other 3D programs, making it accessible to a wider audience

Teaches a vital animation exercise, the bouncing ball animation, which demonstrates important techniques and principles

Emphasizes the importance of timing in making animation believable, and how it can be used to convey character personality and emotion

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Hands-On with Terraform on Azure with these activities:

Review Animation Fundamentals

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Review the basic principles of animation, such as timing and spacing, to ensure a strong foundation for this course.

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Read the course syllabus and description to familiarize yourself with the key concepts that will be covered.
Review any previous notes or materials you have on animation principles.
Watch online tutorials or videos on animation fundamentals.

Review Basic Animation Principles

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Strengthen your foundation by reviewing basic animation principles. This will help you better understand the concepts of timing and spacing and their application in animation.

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Review the 12 principles of animation
Watch videos or tutorials on basic animation techniques
Practice animating simple objects using these principles

Mentor Junior Animators

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Solidify your knowledge by sharing it with junior animators, reinforcing your understanding of the concepts.

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Identify junior animators who could benefit from your guidance.
Offer your mentorship and establish regular sessions.
Share your knowledge and provide feedback on their work.

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Attend a Peer Session to Discuss Timing and Spacing Techniques

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Benefit from the insights and experiences of other students by attending a peer session. Discuss different approaches to timing and spacing, and learn from each other's perspectives.

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Find a peer session or organize one with classmates
Prepare topics or questions to discuss
Participate in the discussion and share your own experiences

Practice Timing and Spacing with Maya

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Reinforce your understanding of timing and spacing by practicing with Maya, the software used in this course.

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Follow along with the course instructor's video tutorials on timing and spacing in Maya.
Practice applying these principles to your own simple animations.
Seek feedback from the course instructor or online forums.

Practice Timing and Spacing Using the Provided Maya Files

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Practice the principles of timing and spacing by animating a bouncing ball using the provided Maya files. This will help you develop the necessary skills to create realistic and engaging animations.

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Download the provided Maya files and open them in Maya
Follow the instructions in the tutorial videos to animate the bouncing ball
Experiment with different timing and spacing values to see how they affect the animation

Watch Additional Tutorials on Timing and Spacing in Maya

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Supplement your learning by watching additional tutorials on timing and spacing in Maya. This will provide you with a deeper understanding of these principles and their application in Maya.

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Search for tutorials on YouTube or other online platforms
Watch the tutorials and take notes on the key concepts
Apply the techniques you learn to your own animation projects

Create a Short Animation Using Timing and Spacing

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Challenge yourself by creating a short animation that incorporates the principles of timing and spacing. This will allow you to apply your skills and demonstrate your understanding of these concepts.

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Develop a storyboard and plan the animation
Animate the characters and objects using proper timing and spacing
Refine the animation and add any necessary effects

Attend an Animation Workshop

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Engage with industry professionals and learn advanced animation techniques at an animation workshop.

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Research and identify animation workshops that align with your interests.
Register for the workshop and make travel arrangements.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in discussions.
Follow up with instructors and attendees to expand your network.

Mentor a Junior Student in Timing and Spacing

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Reinforce your understanding of timing and spacing by mentoring a junior student. Guide them through the concepts and techniques, and provide feedback on their work.

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Find a junior student who is interested in learning about timing and spacing
Meet regularly to discuss the concepts and techniques
Provide feedback on the student's progress and offer guidance

Contribute to Open Source Animation Projects

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Gain practical experience by contributing to open source animation projects. Collaborate with other animators and learn from their different approaches to timing and spacing.

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Identify open source animation projects that align with your interests
Contact the project maintainers and express your interest in contributing
Contribute to the project by fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving the documentation

Create an Animated Short Film

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Apply your acquired knowledge to create a short animated film, incorporating the principles of timing and spacing.

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Develop a storyboard and script for your animated short film.
Create character designs and backgrounds for your film.
Animate your film using the principles of timing and spacing.
Add sound effects and music to your film.

Career center

Learners who complete Hands-On with Terraform on Azure will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

3D Animator

3D Animators use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create animated characters, objects, and environments for films, television shows, video games, and other media. This course can help you build a strong foundation in the principles of animation, which are essential for creating realistic and engaging 3D animations. You'll learn about timing, spacing, and other key concepts that will help you bring your animations to life.

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Visual Effects Artist

Visual Effects Artists use CGI to create realistic and visually stunning effects for films, television shows, and video games. This course can help you build a strong foundation in the principles of animation, which are essential for creating believable visual effects. You'll learn about timing, spacing, and other key concepts that will help you bring your visual effects to life.

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Game Developer

Game Developers design and develop video games for a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. This course can help you build a strong foundation in the principles of animation, which are essential for creating engaging and visually appealing games. You'll learn about timing, spacing, and other key concepts that will help you bring your games to life.

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Animation Director

Animation Directors oversee the creation of animated films, television shows, and video games. This course can help you build a strong foundation in the principles of animation, which are essential for directing and managing a team of animators. You'll learn about timing, spacing, and other key concepts that will help you bring your animated projects to life.

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Motion Graphic Designer

Motion Graphic Designers create animated graphics for a variety of purposes, including marketing, branding, and education. This course can help you build a strong foundation in the principles of animation, which are essential for creating effective and visually appealing motion graphics. You'll learn about timing, spacing, and other key concepts that will help you bring your motion graphics to life.

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Interaction Designer

Interaction Designers design and develop interactive experiences for products and services. This course may be useful for Interaction Designers who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more engaging and intuitive interactions.

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Animator

Animators create and animate 2D and 3D animations for use in films, television shows, and video games. This course may be useful for Animators who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more realistic and visually appealing animations.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. This course may be useful for Graphic Designers who are interested in learning more about animation principles to enhance their designs.

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3D Modeler

3D Modelers create 3D models for use in films, television shows, and video games. This course may be useful for 3D Modelers who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more realistic and visually appealing models.

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Character Animator

Character Animators create and animate 3D characters for use in films, television shows, and video games. This course may be useful for Character Animators who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more realistic and visually appealing characters.

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Rigger

Riggers create the skeletons and controls that allow 3D models to move and animate. This course may be useful for Riggers who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more realistic and visually appealing rigs.

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Motion Capture Technician

Motion Capture Technicians capture and process motion data, which is used to create realistic animations for films, television shows, and video games. This course may be useful for Motion Capture Technicians who are interested in learning more about animation principles to improve their motion capture techniques.

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Technical Animator

Technical Animators create and manipulate 3D models for use in films, television shows, and video games. This course may be useful for Technical Animators who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more realistic and visually appealing animations.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers research, design, and evaluate the user experience of products and services. This course may be useful for User Experience Designers who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more engaging user experiences.

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Product Designer

Product Designers research, design, and develop products for a variety of industries. This course may be useful for Product Designers who are interested in learning more about animation principles to create more engaging and visually appealing products.

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