Introduction
This week, we learned that it is possible to edit existing rigs by adding new handles and joints. We got a flour sack rig and we are expected to create a short animation.
Flour Sack – Rigging
The most important lesson I learned was that we can edit the rigs at our convenience.
So what we did was to edit some joint connections and delete the ones that were limiting our movements.
We also learned that we can go into x-ray mode in order to see the joints and manipulate their connections more smoothly.
Furthermore, we also learned how to use the IK handles to stick the feet into the ground.
Flour Sack – Animation Progress
My idea behind the work was to create a short running animation of a flour sack. My aim was to give the flour sack his own personality and so I decided to create cartoon character movements.
First Outcome
My first animation of the flour sack appears to be very stiff because the body is only rotating horizontally.
For this reason, I would like to keep on working on the hip movements of my character.
Second Outcome
In my second animation, not only did I adjust the hip rotation, but also the bouncing of my character. I also experimented with the texture of my rig.
What I am planning to do next is to animate the ears in order to create an overlapping action with the body.