Animating a Walk Cycle in Maya ( Module 1&2 )

Module 1:Course Overview/ Intro

Module 2: The Walk Formula & Project Set Up

Walk Cycle Formula:
^ The Formula Consist of Four Major Key Poses
- Contact
- Down
- Passing
- & Push Off
(*Picture below from tutorial*)

Timing for walks: Workflow (*Picture from tutorial*)

Contact

Passing

 Down

Push Off






4 Key Poses
Maintain balance and a sense of weight.
Characters should move uniquely with emotion and purpose.
Do not animate the entire body all at once.



Project Setup & Character Rig Setup: *Video