The Best Maya Plugins and Scripts - Animbot, World Bake, LM Spring and More... Mark Masters 2022-07-26 | This is the list of my most used animation scripts, plugins, and tools for Autodesk Maya. I've gotten quite a few questions on the different scripts and plugins I use throughout my videos, so this will serve as kind of the go-to repository where you can find any of the common tools I use in my Maya tutorials. Links from video:Animbot: animbot.ca/homeWorld Bake, and other scripts: http://morganloomis.com/toolsFlip curves: http://aaronkoressel.com/index.php?nav=toolsLM Spring: luismiherrera.gumroad.com/l/LMspringOverlapper: dkolpakov.gumroad.com/l/OverlapperAdd and remove keyframes command:timeSliderEditKeys removeInbetween;timeSliderEditKeys addInbetween;Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:36 Animbot4:17 World Bake (Morgan Loomis Scripts)9:23 Flip Curves10:30 Add and Remove Inbetweens12:28 LMSpring and Overlapper
Mastering Realistic Body Mechanics in Blender is Easier Than You Think! Mark Masters 2024-07-29 | In this Blender animation tutorial, we dive deep into animating realistic body mechanics and full-body action. Mastering believable biped movement is crucial for any animator, and I’ll show you a layered approach to achieve this. We’ll start with a straightforward weight-shift animation, and then layer in the character throwing and catching a ball. This tutorial is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills in Blender character animation and also give a layered workflow a try. Join me as we explore the fundamentals of Blender 3D animation and bring your characters to life with a layered animation workflow.Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
Surviving the Game Industry: My Layoff Story Mark Masters 2024-07-22 | In this video, I talk about where I've been over the last several months, getting laid off from Blizzard, and the differences between working in Games vs. Film, among many other things. Honestly, this video is kind of me rambling on for 20 minutes...Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:54 Differences Between Game vs. Film4:40 Layoffs in the Game Industry6:21 Getting Laid Off From Blizzard14:44 Losing Motivation and Being More Disciplined20:30 Project Dragon Cancellation and Art Drop22:27 Outro
Blender Animation Masterclass: Straight Ahead Pose to Pose Workflow Mark Masters 2024-06-24 | In this video, I break down the process for animating a simple attack animation utilizing a straight-ahead pose-to-pose method in Blender. In many of my tutorials, I follow a layered method starting with a cube. However, pose-to-pose can be a better option depending on the shot, and if I approach an animation more pose-to-pose, I still utilize the straight-ahead method when blocking to quickly visualize the timing and spacing.Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro1:53 Pose-to-Pose Tutorial51:30 Outro
Testing a New Overlap Tool in Maya (Puppeteer) Mark Masters 2024-06-21 | In this video, I take a quick look at the currently in-development overlap tool by Adrian Chirieac. If you are interested in providing feedback or joining the waitlist, check out his website below. Adrian is currently working on an update that will add physics options like gravity and wind. It's an awesome tool with a lot of promise! The great thing is that he wants feedback directly from animators on the things we would like to see in an overlap tool. Website: puppeteer.movindot.comYouTube: youtube.com/@movindotTwitter/X: https://x.com/chirieacam/
Basics of Animation Constraints in Blender Mark Masters 2024-01-29 | In this tutorial, I walk through the basics of constraints in Blender, using the Child of Constraint. I then show a much easier method using the Dynamic Parent Addon!Addon: github.com/romanvolodin/dynamic_parentSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:17 Using Child of Constraint6:39 Dynamic Parent Addon
Creating Transition Animations for Games: Maya Animation Tip Mark Masters 2024-01-23 | Quick Maya animation tip on how to use Animation Layers to create transition animations for games.#animation #maya #3dart #cgart #3danimation #animator #tutorial #howto #blender #b3d #gamedev
Game Animation Basics: Creating Idle to Walk Cycle Transitions Mark Masters 2024-01-22 | In this tutorial, I breakdown my process for creating transition animations for games. In this case, an idle-to-walk animation. Transition animations are a bit part of game animation so learning workflows to be able to implement them quickly and iterate is important. Using Maya's Animation Layers helps us do that!Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro1:05 Adding Walk Cycle to an Override Layer4:34 Adjusting Weight Blending of Override Layer6:57 Fixing Foot Sliding17:17 Fixing Weight and Adding Lean to the Start of the Transition21:32 Outro#animation #maya #walks #tutorial #3d #3dart #gameanimation #gamedev #unrealengine #animationbasics #character #characteranimation #3danimation #vfx #cg
FREE Animation Masterclass: Creature Run Cycle Tutorial Mark Masters 2024-01-19 | FREE animation masterclass showing the process of animating a dinosaur run cycle in Maya. This is a step-by-step real-time tutorial. #animation #tutorial #maya #blender #animator #cg #cgi #vfx #animals #dinosaur
Fixing Blenders Graph Editor: Animation Tip #blender #animation #3d Mark Masters 2024-01-16 | By default, Blender's Graph Editor view is complicated and gives you too much information. In this tip, I show how to cleanup the Graph Editor by turning off the "Unselected Curve Opacity"#blender #b3d #blenderanimation #3d #3dart #3danimation #animator #gamedev
Animating Faster in Blender: Breaking Down My Cube Blocking Workflow Mark Masters 2024-01-15 | Finding an animation workflow that works best for you is an important step in learning animation. In this video, I breakdown how I use my cube-blocking layered animation workflow inside of Blender.Check out the awesome in-depth Blender Animation courses at P2design Academy! p2design-academy.com/?affcode=1114550_j_sdlglwSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:58 Setting Up the Cube and Using Copy World Space Tool3:25 Getting the Limbs Into Local Space6:57 Attaching Character to Cube9:30 Attaching Empties/Locators to Feet11:32 Baking Animation off the Locators14:23 Getting the IK Feet Back Into World Space16:43 Outro#blenderanimation #animation #blender #b3d #tutorial #howto #vfx #3danimation #3d #workflow #cgi #cg
The Secret to Animating Quadruped Walk Cycles Mark Masters 2024-01-14 | This is a technique I use anytime I'm animating quadruped walk cycles. 🐎🎬 #AnimationTips #horses #creatureanimation #maya #3d #animation #gamedev #quadrupeds #animatinghorses #walkcycles
FREE Animation Masterclass #animation #3d #gamedev #maya #vfx Mark Masters 2024-01-10 | Check out the FREE animation masterclass going through the process of animating a walk cycle in Maya from start to finish.Video: youtube.com/watch?v=PitBrZhf4Kk&t=5180s
Animation Masterclass: How to Create Walk Cycles in Maya Mark Masters 2024-01-08 | In this tutorial I break down my workflow for animating walk cycles in Maya, we'll start with studying references to understand the mechanics of a walk then jump into Autodesk Maya and start animating!Body Mechanics Rig: anim-matt.gumroad.com/l/hcAMRReferences used: drive.google.com/file/d/1lLcvWCpxzWbN0uGo90SuLrPUWMmwrPK7/view?usp=sharingSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro2:51 Breaking Down the Reference26:33 Body Mechanics Rig Overview36:10 Animbot36:55 Setting Up the Maya Scene44:40 Creating the Contact Pose1:06:46 Mirroring Contact Pose1:12:06 Animating the Up and Down of the Hips1:17:22 Animating the Legs1:28:20 Animating the Chest, Hips and Spine1:39:04 Animating the Head + Mirroring the Cycle1:49:30 Cleaning Up the Graph Editor and Creating a Smooth Loop2:03:55 Starting on the Right Arm2:11:30 Finishing the Right Arm2:25:57 Mirroring the Arm Animation2:30:03 Final Polish2:40:53 Translating the Walk Forward
Demystifying Keyframes in Blender: Animation Tips and Tricks Mark Masters 2023-11-05 | In this quick Blender tutorial, I show the different methods for setting keyframes in Blender, and how to remove the "Insert Keyframe" menu from always popping up every time you hit "I". Making animation a lot faster!Check out the awesome Blender courses at P2design Academy! p2design-academy.com/?affcode=1114550_j_sdlglwSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
Breaking Down My Most Viewed Game Animation: The Owl Bear Attack Mark Masters 2023-10-16 | In this video, I wanted to give a behind-the-scenes look at one of my Dauntless Owl Bear animations, and show the rig used, and some of the challenges I faced with the shot.Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
How to Easily Animate Spiderman in Maya: Straight Ahead Layered Animation Workflow Mark Masters 2023-10-09 | Timelapse video of my Spiderman body mechanics animation, using a straight-ahead layered animation workflow, starting off blocking with a cube.Check out the full narrated walkthrough here: youtube.com/watch?v=qLy72kF_vAESocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
Fixing Blenders Graph Editor: Maya to Blender Animation Tips Mark Masters 2023-10-02 | Are you making the switch from Maya to Blender and finding the Graph Editor a bit challenging? This tutorial is designed for you! In this video, we'll dive deep into Blender's Graph Editor and the important settings to change to make it more intuitive and easy to use for animation.Topics Covered:✅ Changing Blender's Graph Editor Curve Display✅ Showing and Hiding Curve Keyframes✅ Isolating Curves✅Removing Ghosting, and Making the Graph Editor UsableCheck out the awesome Blender courses at P2design Academy! p2design-academy.com/?affcode=1114550_j_sdlglwSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:31 Blender's Default Graph Editor1:13 Only Show Selected Channel Option2:50 Showing Only Selected Keyframes and Handles5:02 Showing Only Selected Curves with Keyboard Shortcuts6:55 Turning Off Curve Opacity9:01 Outro
The Secret to Unlocking Blenders Full Potential: Animation Layers Mark Masters 2023-09-25 | As someone who has animated professionally in Maya for years, one of the biggest issues many artists have when trying to animate in Blender is how it handles animation layers, and using the Non-Linear Animation Editor. This video shows how to make it much easier to work with animation layers in Blender, making it a much more viable option for animators switching from Maya to Blender.Animation Layers Blender Plug-In: blendermarket.com/products/animation-layersCheck out the awesome Blender courses at P2design Academy! p2design-academy.com/?affcode=1114550_j_sdlglwSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro1:10 Using Blender's Non-Linear Animation Editor7:10 The Blender Animation Layer Plug-in8:27 Making a Pose Adjustment Using Animation Layers11:16 Adding Animation With Animation Layers14:01 Outro
How to Easily Translate a Walk Cycle Forward in Blender: Animation Tips & Tricks Mark Masters 2023-09-18 | In this blender animation tutorial, I show how to take a treadmill walk cycle and add forward movement to it. This is similar to my video in Maya that you can watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=BrEI7NROPuMSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:30 Checking Forward/Back Translation on Feet1:22 Copying Translation on Foot Control1:45 Pasting Translation to Master Control2:48 Cycling Master Control3:30 Outro
Animating a Dinosaur Run Cycle | Layered Animation Worklfow Mark Masters 2023-09-11 | In this video, I show my process for animating a dinosaur run cycle in Maya, using a layered method. If you would like to watch the entire step-by-step walkthrough visit the link below!Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=z8WPGXb60pESocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
Game Animation Workflows: How I Plan for New Creatures & Characters Mark Masters 2023-09-04 | As an animator, working on a brand-new creature or character can be intimidating. In this video, I break down my workflow for how I approach animating a new character, and the techniques I use to inspire my animations.Ghoul Rig by Matheus Lima: lucathyel.gumroad.com/l/PnXwj?layout=profileSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:41 Creature Rig3:13 Gathering Reference Images4:30 Using Kuadro to Display Reference5:16 Setting Up the Creature Mood Board7:34 Creating Idle Poses17:57 Outro
Hands-On With the Huion Inspiroy Dial 2 Wireless Drawing Tablet Mark Masters 2023-09-01 | In this video, we do a hands-on review of Huion's wireless drawing tablet the Inspiroy Dial 2. I've been using a Huion drawing tablet for several years now, so I was excited when Huion sent me the Inspiroy Dial 2 to try out! Huion Inspiroy Dial 2: store.huion.com/products/inspiroy-dial-2Huion Store: store.huion.com
My Layered Animation Workflow: Animating Body Mechanics Timelapse Mark Masters 2023-08-28 | In this timelapse, I show the entire process of animating a Hulk body mechanics animation in Maya from start to finish. Through the timelapse, you'll see the workflow I use which relies heavily on the layered method. If you would like to watch the entire 4-hour step-by-step walkthrough visit the link below!Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=nbmz4ALEkVg&t=16sSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
How I Make Transition Animations for Games: Walk to Idle Animation Tips and Techniques! Mark Masters 2023-08-21 | Video game animation doesn't just mean creating flashy attack animations, often you will be tasked with creating lots of transition animations. Walk to Idle, Idle to Walk, Run to Idle, etc. In this maya tutorial, I walk through my process and workflow for creating transition animations, using Maya's animation layers to blend between my animations.Character Rig Used: anim-matt.gumroad.com/l/hcAMRSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro1:54 Copying Walk Cycle Animation7:38 Blending Between Animations Using an Override Layer15:54 Refining the Stop Animation27:18 Outro
Installing the FREE Version of ANIMBOT for Maya #animation #tutorial Mark Masters 2023-08-18 | ATools is an older version of Animbot that is entirely free. It has many of the same functionality like mirror pose and animation, temporary pivot, etc.aTools: camiloalan.wixsite.com/atoolswebsiteaTools for Maya 2021-2023: github.com/MKlimenko/aTools_python3
Mastering Quadruped Animation in Maya: Essential Tips and Techniques! Mark Masters 2023-08-14 | In this comprehensive breakdown on mastering the horse walk cycle animation, I will show the process of animating a smooth and natural walk cycle for a horse. We will examine the importance of studying reference footage, and the main passes I take when animating a quadruped creature. Animating creatures and quadrupeds can be daunting, but if broken down into key areas, it simplifies the process.Horse Rig: hombrepolilla.gumroad.com/l/horse_rigSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:36 Studying the First Reference4:57 Studying the Second Reference7:45 Studying the Animators Survival Kit Reference10:58 FREE Horse Rig11:16 Breaking Down the 1st Pass13:01 Breaking Down the 2nd Pass16:07 Breaking Down the 3rd Pass17:00 Breaking Down the 4th Pass19:36 The Final Pass21:20 Outro
Top 10 Animation Tools in Animbot: Tips and Tricks for Animators! Mark Masters 2023-08-07 | Animbot is one of the most powerful animation plugins for Maya. It has a huge list of great animation tools that can speed up your workflow. In this video, I go over the tools I use most within Animbot.Animbot: animbot.ca/homeSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:39 Selection Sets1:39 Copy Pose and Copy Animation2:54 Tween and Key Slider6:55 Tangent Types8:17 Mirror Pose and Mirror Animation9:18 Changing Rotation Order10:57 Copy World Space11:23 Motion Trails12:08 Temporary Pivot13:00 Copy Xform/Temporary FK15:28 Outro
How to Get Free 3D Models Mark Masters 2023-08-03 | #short #animation #blender Blendswap is an entirely free 3D asset library, with hundreds of great props, sets, and characters that can be used in your animations. This is how I get free 3d models.3D Assets: blendswap.com
The Best Completely FREE 3D Asset Library Mark Masters 2023-07-31 | Finding completely free 3D assets can be difficult. Luckily, Blendswap is an entirely free 3D asset library. You can find thousands of free 3D assets to download, from characters to sets and props. It's the best place to find free 3D models.BlendSwap Website: blendswap.comSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:10 About Blendswap1:02 Browsing the 3D Asset Library2:01 Downloading and Opening a 3D Asset2:40 Using the Search Function 4:58 Outro
Reference for Animators: Elephants Playing at the Zoo Mark Masters 2023-07-27 | I love finding great reference opportunities when visiting the Zoo. I got a rare glimpse of two Elephants playing/fighting this past weekend. Will definitely be going back to this if I ever need to animate something similar!
Animbot vs. ATools: Maya Animation Plugin Comparison Mark Masters 2023-07-24 | In this tutorial, I show the tools I use most in Animbot and their equivalent in the free plugin aTools. If you aren't able to get access to Animbot, aTools is a great alternative because it's older version of Animbot with a lot of the same functionality.aTools: camiloalan.wixsite.com/atoolswebsiteaTools for Maya 2021-2023: github.com/MKlimenko/aTools_python3Animbot: animbot.ca/homeSocial Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro1:00 Selection Sets4:06 Copy World Space5:46 Mirror Tool7:54 Temporary Pivot9:03 Copy/Paste Animation9:15 Tween and Key Slider11:12 Broken Functions in aTools12:04 Motion Trails12:53 Outro
The FREE Maya Animation Plugin That Speeds Up Your Workflow Mark Masters 2023-07-10 | With most of the same features as Animbot, the free animation plug-in aTools offers a huge range of powerful animation tools that will speed up your animation workflow.aTools: camiloalan.wixsite.com/atoolswebsiteaTools for Maya 2021-2023: github.com/MKlimenko/aTools_python3Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:38 aTools Plugin1:26 aTools for Maya 2021-20232:09 Installing and Using aTools4:02 Outro
How to Easily Translate a Walk Cycle Forward | Maya Animation Tip Mark Masters 2023-07-03 | Learn how to take an in-place or treadmill walk and get it properly translating forward in space. This is a question I get pretty often, "How do you move a walk cycle forward if it's animated in place?" This is the workflow I use to ensure there is zero foot sliding. Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:20 Eyeballing the Main Control Translation2:04 Proper Method for Translating a Walk Cycle6:45 Outro
How to Create a Vine Rig in Maya Using Deformers #tutorial Mark Masters 2023-06-23 | In this video, I show how to create a simple vine/thorn rig in Maya using only deformers. It's a great way to create a simple but effective rig in just a few minutes.Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mast...Chapters 📘0:00 Intro0:38 Twist Deformer6:06 Bend Deformer9:02 Duplicating Vine10:09 Outro
Simplifying the Animation Process | My Blocking Method Mark Masters 2023-04-18 | How I typically approach my body mechanics animations is to use a cube to figure out the rough timing, spacing and flow of the shot before worrying about poses.Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=3L6GE0gkX-M
Maya Animation Tips: How to Master Animbots Temporary Pivot Tool Mark Masters 2023-04-13 | #short If you're using animbot, be sure to take advantage of the temporary pivot tool! It allows you to create a new pivot point for any control, making animation much easier.
Automating Animation in Maya: Easily Animate Overlap and Follow Through Mark Masters 2023-03-25 | #shorts #animation There's a free plug-in for Maya called LM Spring from Luismi Herrera. It is excellent for automating overlap, follow-through, and general polish for your animations.Plug-In: luismiherrera.gumroad.com/l/LMspring
Daniel Spellbound Season 2 Animation Reel | Mark Masters Mark Masters 2023-03-17 | Last year I got to do more TV animation, this time for Season 2 of Netflix's Daniel Spellbound. It was a cool project with a lot of fun shots!
Creating a Dynamic Spiderman Animation: Maya Tutorial Mark Masters 2023-03-06 | In this Maya animation tutorial, we're going to learn how to create a simple Spiderman animation in just 30 minutes! This tutorial is part of my animation speed run series, where the goal is to get an animation as far as possible in 30 minutes. This is a great challenge to do as it makes you focus on the big picture of the animation and not get lost in the details.Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Links 🔗animationbuffet.blogspot.com/2019/09/spider-verse.html
The Legend of Vox Machina Animation Breakdown Mark Masters 2023-02-26 | #shorts I got to work on season 2 of The Legend of Vox Machina. Here is a shot breakdown.
See How Legend of Vox Machina is Brought to Life! | Animation Breakdown Mark Masters 2023-02-24 | I got the chance to help out with animating the dragons on Season 2 of The Legend of Vox Machina. So I thought it would be cool to take you behind the scenes on the process of creating one of the shots, starting from storyboards to final animation.Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
How to Track Arcs with Blenders Motion Path Tool Mark Masters 2023-02-19 | #shorts Check out how to use Blender's Motion Path tool to track your arcs!
Blender Animation for Beginners: How to Create a T-Rex Roar in 30 Minutes Mark Masters 2023-02-18 | Join me in this 30-minute challenge where I show you how to animate a T-Rex in Blender! Giving yourself a strict time constraint can be a great way to hone your skills and speed up your workflow. While you aren't going to get a polished animation in 30 minutes, you would be surprised just how much you can get done!Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Links 🔗p2design-academy.com/p/free-rigs
How AnimBot Makes Tracking Arcs in Maya a Breeze! Mark Masters 2023-02-12 | #shorts #animation Use AnimBot's motion trail tool to track arcs in Maya. Arcs are an important principle of animation, so having the right tools to properly track them is extremely helpful.Plug-In: animbot.ca/home
Mastering Character Animation: Learn How to Create a Reaction Animation in Maya Mark Masters 2023-02-10 | In this Maya tutorial, I take you through creating a reaction animation! You'll learn about my technique for blocking in a shot and my hybrid layered workflow that is perfect for body mechanics-heavy animations where I emphasize timing, spacing, and movement before poses.Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Links 🔗https://agora.community/assetsstudio.blender.org/characters
Create Cinematic Camera Shake with this Blender Plug-In! Mark Masters 2023-02-06 | #shorts Camera Shakify is a completely free plug-in for Blender that automates the process of adding camera shake, allowing you to create more cinematic cameras with ease.Addon: github.com/EatTheFuture/camera_shakify
Unlock the Power of Automation: Create Amazing Overlap Animations in Maya! Mark Masters 2023-02-05 | #shorts Learn how to add realistic movement to your character's tail with the power of BroDynamics!Plug-in: nix.gumroad.com/l/BroDynamics
Mastering the Run Cycle in Blender: Workflow & Animation Tips! #tutorial Mark Masters 2023-01-31 | #blender #animation In this comprehensive Blender tutorial, I guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a biped run cycle animation. I'll show you how to take advantage of Blender's powerful animation tools and share tips and tricks to help you create a great-looking run cycle in no time. Whether you're new to Blender or an experienced animator, this video will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create a seamless and believable run cycle. Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2 | Animation Reel Mark Masters 2023-01-30 | Check out my latest animation reel for The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2! I got the privilege to help out with animating the dragons. The project was a ton of fun and a big challenge! Shoutout to comp and the rest of the team for making the dragon shots shine!Social Media 📰Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4
Hulk Animation Breakdown #shorts #marvel Mark Masters 2022-09-09 | Here's the breakdown for the Hulk jump animation. You can watch the full 4-hour walkthrough here: youtu.be/nbmz4ALEkVg
