Animating 3D Cartoon Characters in Blender
Third pass: polish and child element animation 1
A course by Ulises Cervantes , 3D Character Animator and Artist
Joined July 2019
About the video: Third pass: polish and child element animation 1
Overview
“It's time for a cleanup pass. You will learn to check that the movements are not dirty and that the props are adequate. I'll show you how to add details to the facial part of your characters. In addition, I will explain how to add the secondary details to the body of the characters so that they react to the main movement.”
In this video lesson Ulises Cervantes addresses the topic: Third pass: polish and child element animation 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Animating 3D Cartoon Characters in Blender. Learn to bring cartoon-style characters to life through their poses, gestures, and actions using fun and effective tools .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will do a general cleanup. polish small details. and avoid anything that hinders the movement from flowing better. Are you ready? I'll show you how. Now. let's focus on refining the secondary elements. For Lina. this includes her hair and glasses. For we need to address his antennas or horns. along with the bubble-like structures on his head and back. Additionally. we'll work on the movements of his stomach to ensure everything is cohesive. This process is somewhat similar to the previous one. just much freer and faster. Let's start... By being visible. Define the hair's ...”
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Course summary for: Animating 3D Cartoon Characters in Blender
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3D & Animation -
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3D, 3D Animation, Animation, Character Animation

Ulises Cervantes
A course by Ulises Cervantes
Ulises Cervantes is a 3D character animator and artist from Mexico, currently living in Aguascalientes. He began his career in motion graphics and slowly transitioned to 3D, gaining a range of experience at different companies. He also spent a year at Bardel Entertainment in Canada working as an FX artist on Puss in Boots for Netflix. However, he always had his sights set on becoming an animator and finally achieved his goal when he joined Huevocartoon, where he helped create movies like Un Rescate de Huevitos and Un Gallo Congelado.
He currently works full-time as a freelance animator and collaborates with the US-based video game studio Secret Location, the Mexican advertising studio Ploop, and the Brazilian production studio Brape.
He also runs his own YouTube channel called Cebolla Skin and teaches online classes.
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