In this project, I leveraged my 3D animation skills to animate a diverse range of objects and characters, each requiring unique techniques and attention to detail:
 

1. Bouncing Ball: For this animation, I focused on capturing the realistic physics of a ball in motion. I utilized principles such as squash and stretch to give the ball a lifelike quality, simulating how gravity and momentum affect its bounce. By adjusting the timing and arcs of the ball’s trajectory, I ensured that its movement felt natural and dynamic, enhancing the overall realism of the animation.

2. Character Jumping: Animating a character jumping involved a detailed approach to movement and weight. I designed the jump with a focus on the character’s anticipation, ascent, and landing phases. I applied principles of timing and spacing to create a smooth and convincing jump, ensuring that the character’s body movements reflected the effort and momentum involved. This included adjusting the character’s posture and expression to convey the physical exertion and impact of the jump.

3. Lip Syncing: For the lip-syncing animation, I worked on synchronizing the character’s mouth movements with a prerecorded dialogue track. This required a meticulous approach to match the phonetic sounds with the corresponding mouth shapes. I used reference footage and phoneme charts to guide the animation, ensuring that the character’s lip movements were accurately timed and expressive, enhancing the believability of their speech.

4. Character Lifting a Heavy Object: Animating a character lifting a heavy object involved simulating the strain and effort associated with such an action. I incorporated principles of weight and balance, adjusting the character’s posture and muscle contractions to reflect the physical load. This animation required careful attention to detail in the character’s body mechanics and the interaction between the character and the object, conveying a sense of realism and effort.

5. Walk Cycle: The walk cycle animation focused on creating a fluid and natural walking motion. I designed the cycle with attention to the character’s gait, ensuring that each step was consistent and smooth. I adjusted the character’s posture, arm swing, and leg movement to capture the nuances of walking, including the subtle shifts in weight and balance. This animation required precise timing and spacing to achieve a realistic and engaging walk cycle.

Throughout these animations, I utilized industry-standard 3D animation software to model, rig, and animate the characters and objects. I applied my skills in keyframe animation, motion curves, and character rigging to bring each element to life. The project demonstrated my ability to handle various animation challenges, from simple object movements to complex character actions, while maintaining a high level of realism and creativity.