The first class is to share our information each other. And we drawn the portrait by using left hand. Furthermore, I could understand about the Unreal Engine and what I should create this unit.
In the first class, we watched works made by previous students using UE5, and we also learned what UE5 is. At the end of the class, we introduced ourselves to the person sitting next to us. There was a task to draw their portrait with our left hand. It was difficult to draw, but it helped us start a conversation and made the self-introduction better. I was a little nervous, so next time I want to speak more actively and not only focus on studying but also grow by interacting with my classmates.
In the first class, I learned what we should study and received an explanation about the final assignments, which helped me deepen my understanding. Specifically, the assignments consist of three task, such as a 1,500-word critical report, a blog, and a presentation video. Also, I learned about treatment of AI.
Based on this, I realized that in this class, it is necessary to read academic books and deepen my knowledge of anime. Actually, I am not good at writing, so I want to actively participate in the class, and carefully learn how to write, and steadily develop this skill.
This is my plan in advance for creating Bouncing Ball by using Maya. Based on this drawing, I supposed that the ball’s shape and speed change at each stage. For example, during the first bounce, the gravity is stronger and the speed is higher, therefore, the stretch is the most strongest. On the second bounce, both elements are slightly weaker, so the stretch is also less pronounced.
This is a reference for different ball type. And The video shows the Physics of bouncing ball/Science Project.
This is a animated bouncing ball by using Maya.
First making bouncing ball motion
1. Changing Timing
Making it faster
The movement feels light, quick, and energetic.
Example: A character running in a hurry, or reacting in surprise.
Making it slower
The movement feels heavy, calm, and with more presence.
Example: Carrying a heavy object, walking slowly, or moving carefully.
Making the intervals uneven
You can show momentum, rhythm, or the force of an action.
Example: Preparing a punch slowly, then striking quickly.
2. Changing Space
Increasing the distance of movement
Movements feel big, powerful, and open.
Example: Jumping, swinging arms, or large steps when running.
Decreasing the distance of movement
Movements feel small, subtle, calm, or cautious.
Example: Gently picking up an object, or small facial expressions.
Changing the path (straight, curved, up/down, left/right)
You can express natural movement and personality.
Example: A smooth curved jump feels graceful, a straight jump feels strong.
Polished bouncing ball motion
These are practice for golden pose. Especially, I made four poses such as, Hero Pose, Standing Pose, Happy Pose, My favorite Pose. I realised that I need to focus on the Center of Gravity and exaggeration to express the reality and attractive.
