Transforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 8: Animation
In this tutorial, we will learn about the animation process of the transforming robot. Software required: Autodesk Maya .
What you'll learn
In this tutorial, we will learn about the animation process of the transforming robot. Throughout these lessons, we'll cover the workflow used to animate the robot while breaking down each stage of the performance from beginning to end. We'll also modify the robot's rig with add-ons for more control. By the end of the course, you'll have the understanding needed to animate your own transforming robot. Software required: Autodesk Maya .
Table of contents
- Setting up the Scene 14m
- Modifying the Control Rig 16m
- Adding Subtle Variations to the Truck as It Drives Forward 13m
- Playblasting the Sequence and Animating Tire Pressure 11m
- Preparing for the Transformation 6m
- Roughing in the Vehicle's Transformation 11m
- Animating the Truck's Grill During the Transformation 8m
- Transforming the Truck Bed's Side Panels 7m
- Finalizing the Truck's Rough Transformation 8m
- The Initial Blocking Pass of the Robot 8m
- The Next Stage of the Robot's Blocking Pass 2m
- The Final Blocking Pass 8m
- Smoothing out the Robot's Performance 9m
- The Robot's Transformation Pass 15m
- The Final Animation 6m
About the author
Delano works avidly as an animation author at Pluralsight. Starting his career at animation studios like Shilo, Delano has developed a strong passion for his talents. His animation and rigging background help him teach and create some of the most-watched training on Pluralsight. A few of his favorite projects that he has contributed to include: Character Interaction in Maya and in Softimage, Rigging the Human Face in Maya, Rigging Sea Creatures in Maya, and Rigging and Animating Transforming... more