FIRST EVER attempt at animation

[larry_b]

Hi:

 

Just thought I'd share a first pass attempt at animation.

 

Second step on this will be to add squash and strech to the thing.

 

Then change teh background and add a simple face to the thing and carry on.

 

Just thought I'd share the lill project.

 

-Larry B

hopper.mov

[nimblepix]

Don't forget hang-time, bend, and lean!

 

Ain't this fun!!!!!

[larry_b]

Hi nimblepix:

 

Fun?? Pff... its an adiction!!

 

I do need to add lean.. probably good for when we add squash and strech.. there is what.. 21 or more things to consder with animation. isn't there?

 

Anyways, thanks again.. not much to look at, but it is a great start for a first.

Larry B

[rhinthell]

Nice start, Larry.

 

Consider not having the guy coming directly at the screen at the end. Maybe rotate him slightly so he's not directly facing the camera and have him move a bit more to the right as he's moving towards the camera. It looks a little strange having him hop forward and get larger in view in the completely front on shot.

 

I think your jumps are a little too fast. There isn't enough time to make the height of the jump look smooth. Experiment with having much more ease at the height of the jump and giving each jump a couple more frames so there's more room for the ease, and it looks less like it's hitting something as it reaches it's full height in the air. The 'hits' on the ground look nice but they'll look nicer if you get rid of the 'hits' when the ball is in the air.

 

~Cristin