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Animating Quadrupeds in Maya 8.5

Learn time-saving animation techniques, the mechanics of quadrupeds, and fundamental principles for creating convincing quadruped animations. Software required: Maya 8.5 or higher.

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Contains nearly 3 hours of project-based training. Popular highlights include: Referencing Footage / Images; Mechanics of Quadruped Animation; Quadruped Anatomy for Animators; Ghosting; Character Sets; Follow-Through; Translating Cycles Forward; Timing and Spacing; Achieving Believable Weight; Show Buffer Curves for Optimization; Graph Editor; Animating Arcs; In-betweening; Editing Tangents. Software required: Maya 8.5 or higher.

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