Mark MastersLearn 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.
How to Easily Translate a Walk Cycle Forward | Maya Animation TipMark Masters2023-07-03 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:20 Eyeballing the Main Control Translation 2:04 Proper Method for Translating a Walk Cycle 6:45 OutroMastering Realistic Body Mechanics in Blender is Easier Than You Think!Mark Masters2024-07-29 | 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 Iβll show you a layered approach to achieve this. Weβll 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 π° Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92 Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Surviving the Game Industry: My Layoff StoryMark Masters2024-07-22 | 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 π 0:00 Intro 0:54 Differences Between Game vs. Film 4:40 Layoffs in the Game Industry 6:21 Getting Laid Off From Blizzard 14:44 Losing Motivation and Being More Disciplined 20:30 Project Dragon Cancellation and Art Drop 22:27 OutroBlender Animation Masterclass: Straight Ahead Pose to Pose WorkflowMark Masters2024-06-24 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 1:53 Pose-to-Pose Tutorial 51:30 OutroTesting a New Overlap Tool in Maya (Puppeteer)Mark Masters2024-06-21 | 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.com YouTube: youtube.com/@movindot Twitter/X: https://x.com/chirieacam/Basics of Animation Constraints in BlenderMark Masters2024-01-29 | 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!
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:17 Using Child of Constraint 6:39 Dynamic Parent AddonCreating Transition Animations for Games: Maya Animation TipMark Masters2024-01-23 | 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 #gamedevGame Animation Basics: Creating Idle to Walk Cycle TransitionsMark Masters2024-01-22 | 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!
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 1:05 Adding Walk Cycle to an Override Layer 4:34 Adjusting Weight Blending of Override Layer 6:57 Fixing Foot Sliding 17:17 Fixing Weight and Adding Lean to the Start of the Transition 21:32 Outro
#animation #maya #walks #tutorial #3d #3dart #gameanimation #gamedev #unrealengine #animationbasics #character #characteranimation #3danimation #vfx #cgFREE Animation Masterclass: Creature Run Cycle TutorialMark Masters2024-01-19 | 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 #dinosaurFixing Blenders Graph Editor: Animation Tip #blender #animation #3dMark Masters2024-01-16 | 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 #gamedevAnimating Faster in Blender: Breaking Down My Cube Blocking WorkflowMark Masters2024-01-15 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:58 Setting Up the Cube and Using Copy World Space Tool 3:25 Getting the Limbs Into Local Space 6:57 Attaching Character to Cube 9:30 Attaching Empties/Locators to Feet 11:32 Baking Animation off the Locators 14:23 Getting the IK Feet Back Into World Space 16:43 Outro
#blenderanimation #animation #blender #b3d #tutorial #howto #vfx #3danimation #3d #workflow #cgi #cgThe Secret to Animating Quadruped Walk CyclesMark Masters2024-01-14 | This is a technique I use anytime I'm animating quadruped walk cycles. ππ¬ #AnimationTips #horses #creatureanimation #maya #3d #animation #gamedev #quadrupeds #animatinghorses #walkcyclesFREE Animation Masterclass #animation #3d #gamedev #maya #vfxMark Masters2024-01-10 | 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=5180sAnimation Masterclass: How to Create Walk Cycles in MayaMark Masters2024-01-08 | 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!
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 2:51 Breaking Down the Reference 26:33 Body Mechanics Rig Overview 36:10 Animbot 36:55 Setting Up the Maya Scene 44:40 Creating the Contact Pose 1:06:46 Mirroring Contact Pose 1:12:06 Animating the Up and Down of the Hips 1:17:22 Animating the Legs 1:28:20 Animating the Chest, Hips and Spine 1:39:04 Animating the Head + Mirroring the Cycle 1:49:30 Cleaning Up the Graph Editor and Creating a Smooth Loop 2:03:55 Starting on the Right Arm 2:11:30 Finishing the Right Arm 2:25:57 Mirroring the Arm Animation 2:30:03 Final Polish 2:40:53 Translating the Walk ForwardDemystifying Keyframes in Blender: Animation Tips and TricksMark Masters2023-11-05 | 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!
Social Media π° Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92 Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Fixing Blenders Graph Editor: Maya to Blender Animation TipsMark Masters2023-10-02 | 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:
β Changing Blender's Graph Editor Curve Display β Showing and Hiding Curve Keyframes β Isolating Curves β Removing Ghosting, and Making the Graph Editor Usable
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:31 Blender's Default Graph Editor 1:13 Only Show Selected Channel Option 2:50 Showing Only Selected Keyframes and Handles 5:02 Showing Only Selected Curves with Keyboard Shortcuts 6:55 Turning Off Curve Opacity 9:01 OutroThe Secret to Unlocking Blenders Full Potential: Animation LayersMark Masters2023-09-25 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 1:10 Using Blender's Non-Linear Animation Editor 7:10 The Blender Animation Layer Plug-in 8:27 Making a Pose Adjustment Using Animation Layers 11:16 Adding Animation With Animation Layers 14:01 OutroHow to Easily Translate a Walk Cycle Forward in Blender: Animation Tips & TricksMark Masters2023-09-18 | 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=BrEI7NROPuM
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:30 Checking Forward/Back Translation on Feet 1:22 Copying Translation on Foot Control 1:45 Pasting Translation to Master Control 2:48 Cycling Master Control 3:30 OutroAnimating a Dinosaur Run Cycle | Layered Animation WorklfowMark Masters2023-09-11 | 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!
Social Media π° Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92 Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4Game Animation Workflows: How I Plan for New Creatures & CharactersMark Masters2023-09-04 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:41 Creature Rig 3:13 Gathering Reference Images 4:30 Using Kuadro to Display Reference 5:16 Setting Up the Creature Mood Board 7:34 Creating Idle Poses 17:57 OutroHands-On With the Huion Inspiroy Dial 2 Wireless Drawing TabletMark Masters2023-09-01 | 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-2 Huion Store: store.huion.comMy Layered Animation Workflow: Animating Body Mechanics TimelapseMark Masters2023-08-28 | 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!
Social Media π° Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92 Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4How I Make Transition Animations for Games: Walk to Idle Animation Tips and Techniques!Mark Masters2023-08-21 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 1:54 Copying Walk Cycle Animation 7:38 Blending Between Animations Using an Override Layer 15:54 Refining the Stop Animation 27:18 OutroInstalling the FREE Version of ANIMBOT for Maya #animation #tutorialMark Masters2023-08-18 | 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/atoolswebsite aTools for Maya 2021-2023: github.com/MKlimenko/aTools_python3Mastering Quadruped Animation in Maya: Essential Tips and Techniques!Mark Masters2023-08-14 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:36 Studying the First Reference 4:57 Studying the Second Reference 7:45 Studying the Animators Survival Kit Reference 10:58 FREE Horse Rig 11:16 Breaking Down the 1st Pass 13:01 Breaking Down the 2nd Pass 16:07 Breaking Down the 3rd Pass 17:00 Breaking Down the 4th Pass 19:36 The Final Pass 21:20 OutroTop 10 Animation Tools in Animbot: Tips and Tricks for Animators!Mark Masters2023-08-07 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:39 Selection Sets 1:39 Copy Pose and Copy Animation 2:54 Tween and Key Slider 6:55 Tangent Types 8:17 Mirror Pose and Mirror Animation 9:18 Changing Rotation Order 10:57 Copy World Space 11:23 Motion Trails 12:08 Temporary Pivot 13:00 Copy Xform/Temporary FK 15:28 OutroHow to Get Free 3D ModelsMark Masters2023-08-03 | #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.comThe Best Completely FREE 3D Asset LibraryMark Masters2023-07-31 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:10 About Blendswap 1:02 Browsing the 3D Asset Library 2:01 Downloading and Opening a 3D Asset 2:40 Using the Search Function 4:58 OutroReference for Animators: Elephants Playing at the ZooMark Masters2023-07-27 | 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 ComparisonMark Masters2023-07-24 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 1:00 Selection Sets 4:06 Copy World Space 5:46 Mirror Tool 7:54 Temporary Pivot 9:03 Copy/Paste Animation 9:15 Tween and Key Slider 11:12 Broken Functions in aTools 12:04 Motion Trails 12:53 OutroThe FREE Maya Animation Plugin That Speeds Up Your WorkflowMark Masters2023-07-10 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:38 aTools Plugin 1:26 aTools for Maya 2021-2023 2:09 Installing and Using aTools 4:02 OutroHow to Create a Vine Rig in Maya Using Deformers #tutorialMark Masters2023-06-23 | 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.
Chapters π 0:00 Intro 0:38 Twist Deformer 6:06 Bend Deformer 9:02 Duplicating Vine 10:09 OutroSimplifying the Animation Process | My Blocking MethodMark Masters2023-04-18 | 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-MMaya Animation Tips: How to Master Animbots Temporary Pivot ToolMark Masters2023-04-13 | #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 ThroughMark Masters2023-03-25 | #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/LMspringDaniel Spellbound Season 2 Animation Reel | Mark MastersMark Masters2023-03-17 | 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 TutorialMark Masters2023-03-06 | 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.
Links π animationbuffet.blogspot.com/2019/09/spider-verse.htmlThe Legend of Vox Machina Animation BreakdownMark Masters2023-02-26 | #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 BreakdownMark Masters2023-02-24 | 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 π° Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92 Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4How to Track Arcs with Blenders Motion Path ToolMark Masters2023-02-19 | #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 MinutesMark Masters2023-02-18 | 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!
Links π p2design-academy.com/p/free-rigsHow AnimBot Makes Tracking Arcs in Maya a Breeze!Mark Masters2023-02-12 | #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/homeMastering Character Animation: Learn How to Create a Reaction Animation in MayaMark Masters2023-02-10 | 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.
Links π https://agora.community/assets studio.blender.org/charactersCreate Cinematic Camera Shake with this Blender Plug-In!Mark Masters2023-02-06 | #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_shakifyUnlock the Power of Automation: Create Amazing Overlap Animations in Maya!Mark Masters2023-02-05 | #shorts Learn how to add realistic movement to your character's tail with the power of BroDynamics!
Plug-in: nix.gumroad.com/l/BroDynamicsMastering the Run Cycle in Blender: Workflow & Animation Tips! #tutorialMark Masters2023-01-31 | #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 π° Twitter: twitter.com/markmasters92 Instagram: instagram.com/markmasters92 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-masters-062a89a4The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2 | Animation ReelMark Masters2023-01-30 | 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!