Inverse Kinematic Animation with DUIK in After Effects
Pluralsight
Course Summary
In this course, we will learn how to use the IK rigging plugin DUIK for After Effects. Software required: After Effects CC 2014, DUIK 14.23.
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Course Description
In this course, we will learn how to use the IK rigging plugin DUIK for After Effects. This powerful plugin allows you to animate characters using IK functionality quickly and easily. We will first learn how to set up AND rig the character both manually and automatically. After the rigging is finished, we move onto some simple tips for creating a walk cycle. We then learn different methods for adding background elements, how to loop your animations, and how to transition from one type of animation to another if you're using the looping expression. You'll first need to download the free DUIK plug-in at duduf.net then you can dive into learning how to create your very own character animations. By the end of this course, you'll know how to manually rig a character as well as use the automatic functions for less complex characters. Software required: After Effects CC 2014, DUIK 14.23.
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Course Syllabus
Introduction and Project Overview- 1m 15s
—Introduction and Project Overview 1m 15sInverse Kinematic Animation with DUIK in After Effects- 1h 48m
—Accessing DUIK, and Importing Your Character 5m 31s
—Organizing Your Layers and Naming Them Correctly 11m 15s
—Understanding the DUIK Setup: Anchor Point Positioning and Parenting 7m 19s
—Understanding the DUIK Setup: Creating Controllers and Controller Parenting 7m 2s
—Setting up the IK 10m 15s
—Using Auto-rig 5m 55s
—How to Pose Your Character for a Simple Walk: Legs 14m 33s
—How to Pose Your Character for a Simple Walk: Arms 10m 55s
—Using the Puppet Tool with DUIK for Perfecting Poses 12m 30s
—Using the Looping Expression to Create a Cycle 5m 59s
—Adding Supporting Elements 7m 57s
—Transitioning from One Type of Animation to Another 9m 4s
