Thresher - Animation Time!

Today's Animation Time features the Thresher Rig.
Head - light bounce with extra drop in the jaw and clasp in the tusks
Thorax - medium up and down with twist to allow for the next step
Abdomen - rotates to offset the thorax with a little bounce
Front Legs - medium high reaching steps
Middle Legs - drag back and tilt forward during each step
Back Legs - lift up and drag back during each step
Tail - medium whip back and forth

Animation Time! - Thresher Rig

Today's Inspiration:
 the best I can do is to honor the story and collaborative process,
work hard and let the cards fall where they may.

- Jose Holder
http://jjcomicstripart.blogspot.com/
http://johjames.deviantart.com/

Program - Maya 2014
http://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview

Rig - Thresher
http://animationbuffet.blogspot.com/2010/05/tresher.html

Animator's Bibles:
Character Animation Crash Course
Animator's Survival Kit
Illusion of Life
12 Principles of Animation
Drawn to Life

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Enemy Soldier - Animation Time!

Today's Animation Time features the Enemy Soldier Rig.
Head - light tilt and shift side to side
Chest - crouched over, light compress and twist
Hips - rotate to offset the chest and twist to allow for the next step
Legs - low medium steps
Feet - drag back on the passing position, land with a little overlap in the toes
Arms - Left arm medium swing, right arm held forward with a little sway and keep alive
Hands - Left hand held out, overlaps and drag from the sway of the arm and forearm, Right hand holds the weapon with a subtle sway from the movement of the arm and forearm

Animation Time! - Enemy Soldier Rig

Today's Inspiration:
Absolutely. You have no choice but to think differently.

- John Romita Jr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Romita_Jr.
http://www.dccomics.com/talent/john-romita-jr

Program - Maya 2014
http://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview

Rig - Enemy Soldier
http://mk3d.com/wordpress/admin/antiques/repost-some-antiques/

Animator's Bibles:
Character Animation Crash Course
Animator's Survival Kit
Illusion of Life
12 Principles of Animation
Drawn to Life

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Rexxy - Animation Time!

Today's Animation Time features the Rexxy Rig.
Head - light bounce and tip side to side
Chest - puffed out slight sway side to side
Hips - rotate to offset the chest and allow for the next step
Front Legs - medium high steps
Back Legs - low small steps
Tail - light swish back and forth