Gallery + Critique

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Animare
51 posts

22 Sep 2005
I guess this is my first proper attempt at animation...first time bones rig too..so there are a few problems there....Just wanted to know what I could do to improve?

http://www.instil.org.au/animare/dragon.avi
jakiloblanco
254 posts

22 Sep 2005
Hey! I like the little guy!

A few things... from a 2D point of view

I don't know what look you're going for, but seeing as he's a cartoony character, I would suggest more exagerated movements. In the sense that, his spine bends forward a tiny bit before takeoff ;try to bend the spine more than that. I would think it's safe to say that you could even push it until his head is almost touching his belly button

Same with the legs, try to have them drag behind his body almost a full bodie's length behind...

Don't be scared to bend and pull him around, yes, he's a dragon, but not a real one, and he won't bite you if you bend him the wrong way

Good stuff!
Animare
51 posts

22 Sep 2005
Hey thanks Jacob,hmmm with the rig its pretty hard to stretch him but i will do that more in the second pass

The takeoff...hmm well heres the final rendered scene so it might make more sense..

http://www.instil.org.au/animare/final.avi
pauloricca
97 posts

24 Sep 2005
i think the wings should move faster! r u sure its the final thing?
Animare
51 posts

24 Sep 2005
No I just named it final, as I meant scene elements are final...having some weird shadow probs too gargh!

yup ill doulbe the wing flaps, thanks