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.
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.
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.
This is a 360 angle video.