Animating a Cartoon Burglar Scene in Maya

This tutorial will show you how to create a cartoon-style 3D animation character in Maya. The tutorial will discuss cartoon exaggeration, how to plan the animation and what reference is important, how to create key poses, animation of the root and feet, animation of the head and spine, animation of the arms and hands and final polishing of the animation. This tutorial will give you a better understanding of how to create 3D characters that have the exaggeration and timing of cartoon animation. Software required: AutoDesk Maya 2013.