Here is a showcase of my three cycle animations. I have created a walk cycle, a run cycle, and a body mechanic.
Walk Cycle:
Syncsketch link:
https://syncsketch.com/sketch/449da411a66b/
Run Cycle:
Syncsketch link:
https://syncsketch.com/sketch/268ab7f7dd33/
Body Mechanics:
Syncsketch link:
https://syncsketch.com/sketch/b52b4817b814/
Reflection:
I found this project very fun and exciting to make. I definitely see the improvement I’ve made throughout this project in 2D animation, and the creativity I was able to produce during the project. I am happy with my results. I successfully created a walk cycle, run cycle and body mechanic animation. I made sure to create these cycles with reference, the principles of animation, and create them in a unique, creative style for all three videos. The lessons from Sorcha McGlinchey teaching about 2D animation in After Effects, and other tutorials I came across, have been immensely helpful in building my skills and learning new skills. Although, there are parts I would go back and improve on if I were to do this again. I wish I had found new ways to make my animations smoother and more interesting as they move. I would’ve liked to find ways to avoid stiffness in the motions. Other than this, I think I did a pretty good job to produce an animation with fundamental principles for each of the cycles, with unique and experimental characteristics and style in the animations.