13 Character Jumping Over a Gap
Channel: Lockhart Animation
Date: 07/11/2023

This video shares tips on animating a jumping over a gap. This is in reference to the "51 Great Animation Exercises to Master" challenge found on Animator Island. If you have some free time, check it out: https://www.animatorisland.com/51-great-animation-exercises-to-master/

The two big ideas covered in this video include (1) animating in separate passes and (2) using the Principle of Animation Arcs. While not covered explicitly in the video, you can find arcs tied to the movement if different body parts of your character. Make sure to notice how the tilt/angle of the body will help change the shape of the arc of different body parts. Since the pelvis is driving all of the action, the shoulders and neck will had an arc that is much more pronounced given the amount of body tilt as the character moves across the screen. I hope that makes sense.

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Music: 
Chillpeach - Loading : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t1Rp9Nx--M&list=PLQwRmTwWx0uaoRXVcKbUDW0wm8G_WJzDI&index=3