The Gnomon Workshop – Creature Combat Animation in Maya

Maya生物战斗动画制作教程

5小时大师课，由动画师Stephen Cunnane详解Maya中双物种战斗场景的动画制作，从参考收集、故事板到关键帧编排，掌握专业战斗动画技巧。

Duration 5h MP4

Title: The Gnomon Workshop – Creature Combat Animation in Maya

Info:

Learn how to navigate the complex art of animating creature fights, as demonstrated by animator Stephen Cunnane. In this 5-hour workshop, Stephen walks through three shots of a fight sequence between two different species of creatures. From gathering references to coordinating each punch, he breaks down, step by step, what artists need to know before creating intense fight scenes using Maya.

Starting from staging the fight choreography, artists will discover how to use references and storyboarding techniques to plan out how a fight unfolds in a sequence. Then, moving into Maya, he demonstrates how to prepare and block in the fight. Using key tools and creature rigs, Stephen shows how to leverage specific techniques for a more accurate and effective combat scene.

Throughout the workshop, Stephen demonstrates a professional balance of art with technical knowledge, following animation principles for expressive performance with creatures, and getting creative with Maya’s tools. By completing this workshop, artists will understand how to approach challenging animation shots professionally.