Creature Animation for Games

Animating Game Creatures Using Maya with Christian Brierley

Dive into the world of creature animation with this immersive workshop designed for aspiring animators and game developers, taught by Animation Lead, Christian Brierley. Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore the art of creature animation, or an experienced animator looking to refine your skills, this detailed workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to create compelling, lifelike animations for video game creatures.

Over the course of 7.5 hours, you'll embark on a journey through the principles of creature animation, from proper reference collecting, motion studies, blocking out your key poses, and through to the final presentation. Christian will guide you through hands-on exercises and examples, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how to breathe life into your 3D game characters.

This workshop uses the Runner Creature rig by Truong CG Artist with modeling and texture work done by Koushik Routh.