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Character Setup and Animation

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Course Summary

Learn how to create compelling and realistic character animations for games and movies with this course. You'll dive into the process of character setup and animation, from rigging to final polish.

Key Learning Points

Discover the process of character setup and animation
Explore rigging and animation techniques for characters
Learn how to create realistic and compelling character animations

Learning Outcomes

Ability to create realistic and compelling character animations
Knowledge of rigging and animation techniques for characters
Skills to work with animation software and game development tools

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of 3D modeling and animation software
Access to animation software such as Blender or Maya

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Hands-on exercises

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Description

Welcome to Character Setup and Animation, the fourth course in the Unity Certified 3D Artist Specialization from Unity Technologies.

The courses in this series will help you prepare for the Unity Certified 3D Artist exam, the professional certification for entry- to mid-level Unity artists. 3D artists are critical to the Unity development pipeline. They are a bridge between the programmers writing the application code and the designers or art directors who define the application’s aesthetics and style. In these courses, you will be challenged to complete realistic art implementation tasks in Unity that are aligned to the topics covered on the exam. In courses 4 and 5, you will work on a sci-fi themed 3D adventure game. You’ll import assets and create effects that are more stylish and cartoony than the realistic kitchen in the previous courses. For this course, you will first import the assets for the main character, then get her animations working with an Animator Controller. Next, you’ll create a procedural camera to follow her movements using Unity’s Cinemachine system. Finally, you’ll learn how to use Unity’s Collaborate service for effective version control, and you’ll wrap up the course with a peer reviewed project. This is an intermediate course, intended for people who are ready for their first paying roles as Unity 3D artists, or enthusiasts who would like to verify their skills against a professional standard. To succeed, you should have at least 1-2 years of experience implementing 3D art in Unity. You should be proficient at importing assets into Unity from Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools, prototyping scenes, working with lighting, and adding particles and effects. You should also have a basic understanding of 2D asset management, animation, and working with scripts. You should have experience in the full product development lifecycle, and understand multi-platform development, including for XR (AR and VR) platforms.

Outline

Setting Up a Character Controller
Introduction to the Unity Certified 3D Artist Specialization
The Unity Certified 3D Artist Exam
Introduction to Course 4
Challenge 1| Character Import and Configuration
Solution 1| Character Import and Configuration
About the Unity Certified 3D Artist Exam
Course Prerequisites and Unity Resources
About the Challenges and Solutions
Sci-fi Adventure Game Design Document
Challenge 1 | Character Import and Configuration
Solution 1 | Character Import and Configuration
Asset Import and Configuration

Creating the Player Animator Controller
Challenge 2 | Creating the Player Animator Controller
Solution 2 pt.I | Creating the Player Animator Controller
Solution 2 pt.II | Creating the Player Animator Controller
Challenge 2 | Creating the Player Animator Controller
Solution 2 | Creating the Player Animator Controller
Animation State Machines

Creating the Player Camera
Challenge 3 | Creating the Player Camera
Solution 3 | Creating the Player Camera
Challenge 3 | Creating the Player Camera
Solution 3 | Creating the Player Camera
Using Cinemachine Cameras

Working with Collaborate
Challenge 4 | Working with Collaborate
Solution 4 | Working with Collaborate
Challenge 4 | Working with Collaborate
Solution 4 | Working with Collaborate
Working with Collaborate

Course Final Project
Challenge 5 | Peer Reviewed Project
Prepare for Peer Review
Congratulations!

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to set up and animate characters in this comprehensive course. Users praise the instructor's clear and concise teaching style.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Clear and concise teaching style

Pros from User Reviews

Instructor provides helpful feedback on assignments
Well-structured lessons that build upon each other
Suitable for both beginners and experienced animators

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the pacing to be too slow
Limited interaction with other students
Expensive compared to other online courses

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