Digital Tutors Recommended Lesson: 12 Principles of Animation in 3ds Max

This is a great overview of the 12 Principles and how you can use the tools in 3ds Max to bring life to your animation.

Highly recommended!

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12 Principles of Animation in 3ds Max

Lesson Outline (22 lessons)
Runtime: 2 hrs. 36 min. In this course, we will guide you through the 12 Principles of Animation in 3ds Max.

Why does my character's motion look so unnatural and unappealing? How can my animations captivate an audience? What is missing in my character's movement that will enable it to be more convincing and entertaining? These are a few questions that will be answered throughout this training, all with the help of the 12 fundamental rules of animation. Principle by principle, we'll venture through understanding the meaning behind each question asked above, as well as how each can and should be implemented for success. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge you need to create magnetic, natural, and memorable character performances.