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8Walk Cyclescreating a walk cycle is a fundamental skill for every animator. whatever the medium--- film, video games, tV, etc.--- all depend on cycles in a variety of ways. Having a solid technique for creating a walk cycle will pay dividends time and time again, so were spending this chapter looking at how to create them with minimal fuss. well also see how to easily fix some common issues that crop up, like knee popping and foot slipping.

ive always found walks to be a constant negotiation, because almost every part affects all the others. as you work through this chapter, keep in mind that youll be going back to revise and tweak your work throughout the animating process. the files for this chapter are a general guide, but not a perfectly sequential progression, because thats not how animation works! now step to it!

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