Once I sorted out my spacing and timed the performance in Flipbook, it was time to do the cross over to Maya. In order to make my life a little bit easier, I marked in red the golden poses I had in my 2D version so I can quickly go in and spend more time tweaking them and making them read well.
Here is the result of the first blocking pass only with the story telling poses. Next on the list is adding the breakdowns and inbetweens.
On that note, I must say that adapting to Jason’s work-flow is taking me a little bit of time but it’s great because I can slowly feel how I am getting rid of all the old habits I had (and trust me I had heaps) and slowly get into that traditional way of thinking mode. Once I will pick it up more I hope the speed in getting things done will come along for a walk in the park.
nice blockings……
Hi,
Nice blocking, really solid start =)
Keep in mind while you move from your first pass blocking to your next that you could play a little more with the characters pelvis, it would be nice to feel the weight shift better when he steps from one leg to thee other. Also check your “Center of Gravity” for you “story telling poses” the could shoot a little more past its rest position then come back to feel the weight a little better.
One last thing is I’m sure you’ll do this when you break it down but maybe don’t have everything happen on the same key, like when he moves back from one side to the other keep the hands in the clap position to give a little feeling of pull and drag.
Good luck, looks Great!!!!!
J.
Hey Avner,
Not too bad… it’s kinda hard to critique much with it in blocking mode. Not sure… the hands spend a lot of time in the air… maybe vary that some what… just an idea.
Aaron