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How to Animate a Run Cycle

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Overview

Learn the fundamentals of creating a run cycle animation in this comprehensive 38-minute tutorial. Explore the key poses perfected by Richard Williams, starting with a character sketch and progressing to a finalized animation. Master the essential poses including contact, passing position, down, and up, while learning to create in-between frames for smooth motion. Discover techniques for adding fluidity, incorporating overlap, and implementing secondary animation for elements like hats, backpacks, and clothing. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the process of cleaning up the animation and adding color, culminating in a polished final product. Gain valuable insights into the art of character animation and enhance your skills in Adobe Animate.

Syllabus

Intro
Episode Overview
The First Pose: CONTACT
The Second Pose: CONTACT AGAIN
The Third Pose: PASSING POSITION
The Fourth Pose: DOWN
The Fifth Pose: UP
The Remaining Poses: INBETWEEN
Creating the Second Step
Tweaking the Poses for Fluidity
Adding Overlap and Secondary Animation: The Hat
Adding Overlap and Secondary Animation: The Backpack
Adding Overlap and Secondary Animation: The Clothes
Cleaning Up & Adding Colour
The Finished Product
Members Shoutouts

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