3D Animator Marina Kletchenkova showcased a fantastic study of body mechanics animation using a rig by 3D Animator Ramon Arango.
The creator skillfully crafted fluid, athletic movements, while the jump rope itself isn’t part of the rig; it was hand-drawn by the artist.
Also, check out these learning clips on body mechanics, including a video with tips on animation by Lead Animator Alessandro Camporota, an instruction on how to animate a run cycle by Senior Animator Chalermphol Wattanawongtrakool, and an explanation of the workflow behind a hand animation by Senior Animator Noah Li:
