This course covers the elements of rigging and advanced character animation; topics include the basics of forwards/ inverse kinematics, controls, and weighting, essentials of human and creature rigging, retargeting, face and body motion capture, and motion studies for advanced keyframe animation. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): IMD 3002 and IMD 3900 or equivalent. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial two hours a week. [0.5 credits]
This course covers the elements of rigging and advanced character animation; topics include the basics of forwards/ inverse kinematics, controls, and weighting, essentials of human and creature rigging, retargeting, face and body motion capture, and motion studies for advanced keyframe animation. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): IMD 3002 and IMD 3900 or equivalent. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial two hours a week. [0.5 credits]