Real-Time Animation with Adobe Character Animator: Animate characters in real time with webcam, microphone, and custom actions
About this ebook
- Get the hang of enhancing and polishing character rigs
- Create quick and effective animations for business or entertainment without having to delve into all the intricacies of the craft
- Create triggers to customize your animated experience
- Assemble rigs in Photoshop for Character Animator
- Add tags, handles, draggable limbs, swap sets, and physics effects
- Use a webcam and microphone for lip-syncing, head turns, and other real-time actions
- Work with multiple characters, scene layers, and audio files
- Add loopable motions such as walk cycles
- Record a short animation for export
If you are a beginner in animation and looking to get up and running quickly by creating your own animated scenes, this is the book for you. With just basic computer knowledge and a webcam and microphone connected, you'll be able to follow along effectively. Although not a prerequisite, knowing the principles of animation or having any history with other animation software will be helpful.
About the author
Chad Troftgruben is a freelance animator who has spent several years learning about animation software while working on personal and commercial projects. Chad has worked with several companies for over a decade creating e-learning content. Some of these companies are Smith Micro, Lost Marble, Virtual Training Company, Packt Publishing, Train Simple, and Pluralsight. Presently, Chad spends his time being a father and expanding his animation knowledge through the creation of original works. Chad also offers a series of animation video courses through Udemy, Skillshare, and his own website.
