In WEEK 06 of Computer Animation Fundamentals with Professor Ting Liu, I continued working on my pose to pose Animation based on the feedback Professor Ting Liu gave me last week. She had asked me to record a reference, place it side by side with my animation, and focus on making the hip movement more dynamic. Following her guidance, I recomposed my animation, added more movement in the body, and included a slight jump to make the transition feel more lively and natural.
I concentrated on ensuring the poses flowed clearly from start to finish while maintaining proper timing. Using the reference helped me visualize how each movement should feel and made it easier to exaggerate the body mechanics without losing clarity. This process also reinforced the importance of key poses in driving the action and how small changes, like adjusting the hip or adding a jump, can make the animation appear more energetic and believable.
Step 1: Recording the Reference
Step 2: Recomposing the Animation
Step 3: Rendering the Animation
Step 4: Receiving the Feedback
After I submitted my animation, I received feedback from Professor Ting as she mentioned
“The animation looks good, but you need to simplify it down.”
“I understood that while adding extra movement can improve dynamics, it’s equally important to keep the action readable and clear for the audience.”
This week’s session strengthened my understanding of Pose to Pose animation and the value of using references to guide motion. It also reminded me that exaggeration and clarity must go hand in hand, and simplifying complex movements can make the animation more impactful. By applying these principles, I feel my work is becoming more polished and closer to a professional standard.