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Exploring Animation Principles in Maya: Anticipation

In this collection of lessons we will learn about the animation principle of anticipation. Software required: Maya 2011 and higher.

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In this collection of lessons we will learn about the animation principle of anticipation. This course will delve in the animation principle of anticipation in Maya. Without anticipation, a viewer can totally miss what we are trying to communicate through our characters. So in this course, we cover a few examples of when and how to add this essential component, and by the end, you'll be more knowledgeable of anticipation, which will improve your ability as an animator as you use this principle to make sure all actions are clearly conveyed. Software required: Maya 2011 and higher.

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