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Intro to Adobe Character Animator

Okay Samurai via YouTube

Overview

Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Character Animator in this comprehensive 47-minute tutorial. Begin with setting up your webcam and microphone, then explore various puppet control methods including facial expressions, voice commands, mouse movements, and full-body tracking. Navigate through essential panels like Project and Triggers, and master the art of recording and editing animations in the timeline. Discover how to export your creations and seamlessly integrate them into other Adobe software such as Premiere Pro and After Effects. Gain practical knowledge on workspaces, behaviors, and dynamic linking while following along with time-stamped sections for easy reference. Perfect for beginners, this tutorial provides a solid foundation for creating engaging animated characters using performance capture technology.

Syllabus

Intro
Basic Setup
Using Puppets
Controlling Your Puppet
Body Tracking
Workspaces
Project & History Panels
Triggers & Controls Panels
Timeline
Behaviors
Recording
Editing
Exporting A Video
Dynamic Link
Outro

Taught by

Okay Samurai

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