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How to Animate a Run Cycle with Grease Pencil in Blender

TipTut via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to create a 2D run cycle animation and integrate it into a looping 3D scene using Blender 3.1's Grease Pencil feature. Explore the theory behind run cycles, master the techniques for modeling, texturing, and rendering 3D elements, and discover how to combine 2D and 3D animation seamlessly. Follow along as the instructor guides you through document setup, run cycle creation, 3D element preparation, and final compositing. Gain valuable insights into animating fireflies, grass, and other environmental elements to enhance your scene. By the end of this comprehensive tutorial, you'll have the skills to create a visually stunning animation that blends 2D and 3D techniques in Blender.

Syllabus

Intro
Episode Overview
Document Setup
Run Cycle Setup
The Passing Position
The Extremes
The Core Loop
The Tweens
Cleanup Line & Colour
The Livestream
Prepping for 3D Elements
Making the Ground
Adding the Rocks
Adding the Grass
Adding Fireflies
Animating the Fireflies
Animating the Grass
Light, Textures & Rendering
Compositing & Colour Correction
Members Shoutouts

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TipTut

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