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Published: 2013-10-06 14:49:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 10508; Favourites: 435; Downloads: 144
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Caution! Big gif ahead (1.2 MB), may take some time to load. I compressed it as much as possible, didn't want any more quality or size loss. :3Oh god that just took too long^^
I noticed that, even though I have a bachelor in animation (granted that includes the whole creation of an animated short film from the start to finish and animation is just a part of it) , I didn't make a full walking cycle since... this? ._.
Well it was really time to practice this again. After 3 days of research I decided to give it a try and surprisingly I most struggled with the tail, where vertical, horizontal movements and secondary action come together. Also I decided against a cycle in place (Where the ground moves) because its not really natural.
There is still stuff I'm not content with and could have been better, but isn't that always the case?
I worked it out to the point where I was content with it and also decided to color it after all. I was surprised how much color added to it.16 unique frames @ 12fps.
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Comments: 57
Lucky, i wonder how you got that TVPaint software, like how long did it take to save up X3
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That's amazing! Walk cycles are a pain in the ass
This looks so smooth and just perf
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Good walk animation ! The side to side head roll action is really nice.
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wow, this has to be one of the best indie animations I've ever seen on the net! Very smooth, fluid and lifelike! If you had a kickstarter for a cartoon, I'd totally donate
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this looks awesome! O.O really fine work here !
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Heys, thank you. Would like to see some 3D stuff from you still.
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youll see it is a promise TTOTT!
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Sieht sehr schön aus! Setz Ihm noch ne Sonnenbrille auf und er wirkt wien "Gangsta" xD Irgendwie hat seine Art zu laufen was lässiges. Allerdings finde ich, dass der Schwanz etwas steif wirkt. Aber ich soll mal leise sein, ich kann gar nicht animieren xD
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[dirty mind Aus]
Der Schwanz würde sonst am Boden nachschleifen und das will ich nicht^^
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Ah man, nice work. I like the weight in his step and the swing of his arms.
Walk cycles are toooough, harder than actual acting I feel.
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Indeed, harder than you think. Thanks!
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Wow, wie sauber das animiert ist, echt super!
Der Gute muss aber mal eine Diät machen
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He`s so adorable! The way he waddles about too Very cute!
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It's been very fun watching you develope this character. The walk cycle looks really good, Thaz c: I just adore the motion of his face.
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Theres a horizontal and vertical tilt within the head movement.
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Herrlich flüssige Bewegung! Einfach klasse Animation.
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It's really good!
( it's funny this walk cycle remember me old 2D point'n'click games when you move your character X3 )
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This is neat! I watch this over and over again and I don't see any flaws (I actually like how the lines are sketchy) . Great job!
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Yeah, I like that sketchy look too^^
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good lord the weight on this is fantastic!, its so nuanced and subtle! I love the follow through on his paws!
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Thanks, that pretty much what I concentrated on.
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Why do i just keep watching this? XD It's much better than anything i could ever animate...[But then again all I've ever used was a DSi...]
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Nice walk cycle. I like how smooth it is and the movement of his feet and head!
Btw I was sad to see Dragon Adopters shut down. I can understand why you guys decided to close it though but let me say that I met many new friends there, enjoyed the time it was up and I will treasure my Dark Dragon plush, Gambit 
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Wie lange? Wie lange hast du dafür gebrauuucht!? D:
Sieht umwerfend klasse aus!
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