For those looking to dip their toes into animation and take their first steps—literally!
About This Class
A walk cycle is one of the most essential 2D hand-drawn animation skills—and also one of the most fun to experiment with! In this short and focused SkillPill, we’ll break down the key poses of a walk cycle, step by step.
Using Procreate Dreams, or Adobe Animate (but adaptable to any animation tool, even pen and paper), you’ll learn how to:
- Build a smooth looping walk cycle from scratch
- Play with timing and personality to give your character a unique style
- Move the character in space or animate a scrolling background
- Push your animation skill further
- Build a smooth looping walk cycle from scratch
- Play with timing and personality to give your character a unique style
- Move the character in space or animate a scrolling background
- Push your animation skill further
Whether you’re an illustrator curious about animation or an animator looking to refine your fundamentals, this class will help you bring your characters to life—one step at a time.
Bonus: I’m providing a walk cycle template to help you get started quickly!