This is a plan for my ball and tail animation. In particular, I drew images to show the timing, spacing, and movement. During this task, I focused on understanding how the tail should move. Looking back, I thought the ball and tail looked similar to a squirrel. This animal is characterized by light weight and quick movement, so I tried to incorporate those features into my motion.
However, through my teacher’s feedback, I realized that the tail movement looked a bit unnatural compared to a real animal. In particular, the motion lacked the flexibility and suppleness, which made it seem less realistic.
Furthermore, after watching the tips video on Discord, I realized that I need to use the Graph Editor more effectively. I also believe that even if I think my motion looks good, it might not good work from other perspectives. Therefore, I will consider objective feedback regularly.
<Plan for Time & Space & Movement>
<The first version Ball & Tail motion>
<Fixed Ball & Tail Motion>
This week, I tried to create poses using a complex body model. As a result, I struggled to adjust each bone and understand the functions properly. Recently, I have been thinking a lot about body expression, because these characters don’t have facial features, so it’s essential to show emotion only through body gestures.
In addition to this, I learned about IK and FK bones. However, I still can’t use them appropriately, so I would like to continue learning through self-study.
When creating a pose, first keep in mind the Golden Poses. It’s especially important to check whether the silhouette properly conveys the situation and emotion. Also, rather than simply creating a realistic pose, keeping in mind C- and S-shapes will make the pose more appealing and dynamic.
It’s also essential to consider the center of gravity. The center of gravity is a key element in creating realism, and in my case, when a pose looks somewhat unnatural, it’s often because I’ve neglected to pay attention to the center of gravity.