VCT 2087 - Advanced 3D Animation Project

1. Conceptualizing, researching, and developing a 3D animation portfolio project
2. Creating animated object deformations with Space Warps
3. Creating fire, smoke, rain, snow, wind, water … with Particle Systems
4. Freeform animation techniques for character animation
5. Rendering and editing your animation clips for portfolio presentation
6. Rigging your character with the Biped and the Physique modifier
7. Working with motion capture data
8. Working with the Cloth modifier for believable cloth simulations and collisions

1. conceptualize a character and its environment
2. research visual references of a concept for a character and its environment.
3. develop a storyline for a short 3D animated movie
4. apply advanced modeling techniques.
5. apply advanced texturing and lighting techniques.
6. use advanced rigging techniques with the Biped and the Physique modifier
7. use motion capture data to animate a character.
8. use freeform animation techniques to animate a character.
9. create a highly developed, professional-quality 3D animation
10. use Particle Systems to create special effects for animation.
11. use Space Warps to create special effects for animation
12. use the Cloth modifier for believable cloth simulations and collisions
13. use the Hair and Fur modifier for believable hair simulations.

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