Running in 3D space may seem like an easy task, but it’s full of details you need to keep in mind if you want to create a believable animation. Chalermphol Wattanawongtrakool, senior animator at Sony Pictures Imageworks, is ready to help you with your basic run cycle: he made a short video that shows the things you should work on, including body positions and movement amplitudes.
For example, you can see how the model’s feet move in a kidney-like shape, and the torso twists to the opposite side of the pelvis. Together, this creates a realistic running motion that will make your character art stand out.
