Character Animation: Animate with Motion Capture in Autodesk Maya

Motion capture is a tool used to create animations for games and visual effects. This class teaches students how to use motion capture to learn animation and expand their skills. Using keyframes, students can create custom animations from standard motion capture videos. The class is ideal for those interested in animating video games and visual effects, as motion capture allows for the creation of many animations quickly. The first five lessons focus on finding motion capture clips and applying animation data to any character rig. Students will also learn how to animate hands and faces with a custom rig. The remaining lessons are centered around animating, including identifying key poses in motion capture and building animation layers. The instructor provides a detailed explanation of how to make a walk cycle more memorable, and this same workflow can be applied to any other animation. The class also covers quick editing of motion capture and repurposing clips for new animations. Overall, this class offers comprehensive training in Autodesk Maya animation, character design, and animation techniques.