Putting Animals on a Path with Marc Stevenson

We've uploaded a new path animation locomotion tutorial to our Vimeo channel.  The tutorial shows how to put animals and creatures on a path, and was recorded by veteran animator and Escape Studios' tutor Marc Stevenson.  Path animation is a great way to add believability and appeal to your creature animations.  Animals, unless trained, tend not to walk in straight lines. So, by learning to animate using paths, your creature locomotion will feel more fluid, natural and organic. You can find the tutorial here.

Marc Stevenson Path Animation Tutorial

You can find the tutorial playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dw30wLf-X4&list=PLxIzoEJ0jom0YN5X8MIxQ19uK02h7OTeC&index=1

Animals and Creatures Resources

Leopard animation by Daniel Amor

To see more about animating animals and creatures, follow the links below:

• How to Plan Animal & Creature Animation
• Vimeo Channel - Animal & Creature Animation Tutorials
• Module AN5002 - Animals & Creatures
• Leopard Walk Tutorial at Vimeo
• Spider Animation Workshop
• How to film animals and creatures for live action reference
• Ziva muscle systems tutorial with Michael Davies
• Scorpion Animation Tutorial at Vimeo with Alex Williams
• Horse Animation Tutorials at Vimeo with Alex Williams
• Dragon in Flight Tutorial with Jamie Floodgate
• Quadruped Transitions with Maria Robertson

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for our BA/MArt in 3D Animation, follow this link. To apply for our storyboarding evening class, visit this page here. For the next 12 week animation course, click here.