everything should be in a project folder
sounds - sound files
scene -
sourceimages -for textures
create a project and move moom to the new scene folder.
always set project and select the right project file, then it will automatically save stuff in the relevant folders.
always move things around as the project folder not as single files, like premier.
mouse needs configuring then wheel needs to be set to click and middle click.
IK
inverse kinematics
IK is best for feet as they are planted on the ground, fk is better for still poses.
FK
forward kinematics,
joint based controls, movement goes down the line. Like an artistic mannequin.
to view camera panel go to orthographic panel facial controls.
q- select mode
w- translate / move
e - rotate
r - scale
t - aims lighting/camera’s
orbit, alt and left mouse button
track, alt and middle mouse button
zoom, right mouse button / scroll mouse wheel
a - frames everything
f - fits the selected object on screen
spacebar - accesses menus
virtual slider is really handy
select real time speed for play back
instructions to animate
when you are animating in maya it is best you keyframe all the attributes at the same time.
marquee select (like magic wand, left click drag) go up to create, sets, click quick select set. Call moon and add to shelf.
Save shelf.
s - set a keyframe
to set a new key frame at a different time select all and then press s.
turn auto key on after the key frames have been made so any little changes between key frames are saved.
At first I was very nervous about using maya because I am a very hands on person and I find working on a computer difficult because you can't move it with your hands. But actually I'm very surprised with how naturally the short cuts have come to me. I had so much fun creating this action with little moomy. I can't wait to master the movements so it flows easier. I think walking will be difficult but I have downloaded maya so I might have a go with that at the weekend just taking some simple steps across the screen. I also plan to look at song lyrics and come up with at least three prop ideas for each a short storyboard for each and then next session I can annotate them choose my favourite and do some more storyboards for my two favourite props to develop it further. I also need to do a timetable but I'm not going to do that this week as I don't get my christmas hours from work until my manager gets back from holiday. I shall also do a blog post on the twelve principles of animation as a refresher they were mentioned today but I think I can only remember four so I think this would be good to revisited and I shall try find some ideas for research posts and not start the writing but get them set up. I shall also buy a mouse with a middle click.
Here is my finished playblast from my first time ever on maya! I was very worried with Maya with how stylised the results can be a think a big draw back with many animations I have seen produced by other students is how samey they all look. I really like to put my own style on my work and leave an impression and actually moving Moomy has made me see that is possible. I also really like his crazy eyebrows and they reflect how my eyebrows were for the majority of the induction.
TO DO THIS WEEK:
- Look into a large group of ten song chorus/verse lyrics and analyse in a blog post.
- Choose the three best ones and come up with ideas for at least five props. (thumbnail drawings)
Blog about after
- Choose the Two favourites with the three favourite props (six in total) and do rough storyboards.
can save and show matt on friday and then blog feedback in.
- Blog Post on a refresher of the 12 principles of animation
- Find at least one artist or animator to blog about character and narrative
- Look at a new style of camera shots or refresh memory on elegant and professional camera shots to inspire storyboards and blog about.
- Buy a mouse with a middle click
(NB: just overheard matt saying to jump you need to have the feet controls and the pelvis)
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