Bouncing ball maya5/26/2023 ![]() ![]() If either your timing or spacing is off just a little bit, it will break the illusion we’re trying to create. ![]() Good timing and spacing is a critical component of this exercise. Reason 1: Learning To Animate The Bouncing Ball Will Help You Understand The Feel Of Timing And Spacing Watch the Webinar Replay featuring former Reel FX and current id Software Animator Ray ChaseĪt the 46 second mark you can see he blocks out the scene from Big Hero 6 with a bouncing ball The example below really highlights how the animator used a simple ball to block out his action sequence, timing, camera layout, and anticipation before he animates the character, so he can get a “feel” for the shot. You would be surprised to see how this simple exercise can be the foundation for the hips of a character, the head of a character, and the overall body of a character as we layer on more advanced principles.Įven the pros at Disney Animation use a ball to block out some of their animation. True to any art form, you have to learn to walk before you can run. What happens when you go for the glory and ignore the fundamentals? A ball of frustration, things not looking right, and a great big hot mess. ![]() Like most aspiring animators, it can be tempting to jump ahead to the “good stuff” like acting, emotional character animation, and awesome fight sequences. In its simplest form it teaches you the basics of timing, spacing, weight, arcs, squash & stretch, appeal, etc. Why Should I Master the Bouncing Ball Animation?Īs an animation exercise the bouncing ball may seem deceptively simple, but there are actually a lot of important principles in play within this test. So you’ve heard of this animation exercise, and may have even tried it out yourself so what’s the big deal? Why is this animation test emphasized so much when learning animation, and are you really going to use the principles learned in that test elsewhere? Read on and we’ll show you why the bouncing ball is so much more than just an introductory animation exercise. Bouncing ball demo in Maya with ghosting tool turned on
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