3D Character Animation Course
Master 3D Animation Like a Pro!
The ultimate step-by-step course to create expressive, high-quality character animation in Blender/Maya!
1. Basics of Animation
Master the Fundamentals: Bring Your Animations to Life
"Animation brings characters and objects to life through movement. In this module, you'll learn core principles like timing, spacing, and the 12 Principles of Animation. Master these fundamentals to create smooth, believable, and compelling character animations."
All modules include step-by-step video lessons covering essential animation techniques, practical exercises, and hands-on projects.
🎯 Module 1: Introduction to 3D Animation
✅ What is Animation?
✅ Understanding Animation Principles (Squash & Stretch, Timing, Weight, etc.)
✅ Overview of Blender/Maya Animation Tools
✅ Basic Movement Exercises (Bouncing Ball, Simple Translations)
🎯 Module 2 : Keyframe Animation & Motion Curves
✅ How Keyframes Work?
✅ Bouncing Ball Animation (With Tail & Without Tail)
✅ Pendulum Animation – Understanding Spacing & Arcs
✅ Obstacle Animation Exercise – Controlling Basics
✅ Motion Curves & Refining Movement with Graph Editor
🎯 Module 3 : Walk Cycles & Run Cycles
✅ How Keyframes Work?
✅ Bouncing Ball Animation (With Tail & Without Tail)
✅ Pendulum Animation – Understanding Spacing & Arcs
✅ Obstacle Animation Exercise – Controlling Basics
✅ Motion Curves & Refining Movement with Graph Editor
🎯 Module 4: Body Mechanics
✅ Understanding Posing & Balance
✅ Weight Distribution in Movement
✅ Jump & Land (Different Weights)
✅ Lifting a Heavy Object – Showing Strain & Effort
✅ Pushing & Pulling an Object – Demonstrating Force & Resistance
Build a Strong Animation Foundation!
2. Intermediate Animation
Mastering Motion & Performance
Take your animations beyond the basics! In this section, you’ll refine body mechanics, add personality to characters, and create cinematic-quality animation. Learn how to animate dynamic movement, express emotions through acting, perfect facial animation & lip-sync, and even bring creatures and vehicles to life. This is where your animations gain realism, storytelling depth, and impact!
All modules include step-by-step video lessons covering essential animation techniques, practical exercises, and hands-on projects.
🎯 Module 1: Advanced Body Mechanics & Action Sequences
✅ Climbing, Vaulting, and Tumbling
✅ Understanding Forces & Momentum
✅ Climbing Stairs or Overcoming Obstacles
✅ Losing Balance & Recovering
✅ Parkour Movements (Vault, Roll, Flip)
✅ Combat Animations (Punches, Kicks, Dodges)
✅ Dance & Acrobatics – Fluidity & Rhythm
🎯 Module 2 : Acting & Performance Animation
✅ Expressing emotions through body language
✅ Gesture-based storytelling
✅ Animation for dialogue scenes
🎯 Module 3 : Facial Animation & Lip-Sync Mastery
✅ Understanding facial expressions and emotions
✅ Techniques for smooth lip-syncing
✅ Subtle vs. exaggerated facial movements
🎯 Module 4: Creature & Animal Animation
✅ Studying animal locomotion
✅ Animating quadrupeds, birds, and fantasy creatures
✅ Animating Insects & Small Creatures – Understanding different movement styles like crawling, scuttling, and fluttering
🎯 Module 5: Cinematic Animation, Props & Vehicles
✅ Creating dynamic camera shots
✅ Storytelling through camera movement
✅ Character interaction with objects (grabbing, throwing, pushing)
✅ Vehicle movement (cars, bikes, spaceships)
Master Motion, Acting & Cinematic Techniques Today!
3. Advanced Animation
Master High-Level Animation & Create Industry-Ready Work
Take your animation skills to a professional level with advanced techniques in physics, acting, and game animation. Learn to create emotionally compelling performances, master real-time and cinematic workflows, and refine your animations with industry-level polishing, rendering, and post-processing. Finally, craft a standout demo reel to land your dream job in animation!
All modules include step-by-step video lessons covering essential animation techniques, practical exercises, and hands-on projects.
🎯 Module 1: Physics & Secondary Motion
✅ Advanced Overlap, Drag, and Follow-Through for Dynamic Motion
✅ Secondary Motion for Weight & Realism – Hair, Cloth, and Accessories
✅ Simulating Real-World Physics in Stylized Animation
🎯 Module 2 : Advanced Acting, Emotion & Performance
✅ Advanced Acting, Emotion & Performance
✅ Mastering Subtle & Complex Emotional Performances
✅ Pacing, Anticipation & Timing – Creating Maximum Emotional Impact
✅ Body Language & Gesture-Based Storytelling
✅ Acting for Animation – Using Real-World Acting Techniques to Enhance Believability
✅ Layering Emotion in Performance – Blending Physical & Psychological Acting
🎯 Module 3 : Game Animation vs. Film Animation
✅ Real-Time vs. Pre-Rendered Animation Workflows
✅ Creating Loopable Game Animations (Run, Idle, Attack) – Efficiency & Polish
✅ Hit Reactions, Impact Animations & Weight Shifts in Games
✅ Combat & Action Animation – Designing Responsive Movements for Games
🎯 Module 4: Polishing, Rendering & Post-Processing
✅ Fine-Tuning Animation Curves & Motion Flow – Achieving Fluidity
✅ Enhancing Arcs, Timing, and Secondary Action for Professional
✅ Adding Micro-Expressions & Subtle Details for Realistic Character Performance
✅ Best Rendering Settings for High-Quality Animation
✅ Advanced Lighting & Effects – Enhancing Mood & Storytelling
✅ Compositing Your Final Animation – Layering, Depth & Finishing Touches
🎯 Module 5: Portfolio & Demo Reel Masterclass
✅ Choosing the Best Shots for Your Demo Reel – What Studios Look For
✅ Editing & Presenting Your Work Professionally – Storytelling in a Reel
✅ How to Apply for Animation Jobs & Freelance Gigs – Industry Tips & Strategies