Remember to save often.
If you would like to see one possible solution, open the 13. 01_Parenting_DONE
project in the Completed folder. The superhero composition is set to 30 frames
per second and has a duration of two seconds. You can set the duration of your
character animation to whatever you want.
Select all the layers in the Timeline and type U on the keyboard. This opens all
transform properties that contain keyframes (Figure 7.10). Let??™s deconstruct
how the character animation was done.
First, the vertical position of the 3 hips layer was animated moving down
in the Comp Window. All child layers moved with it.
Next, the left and right thighs were rotated to spread the legs apart. 3
The lower legs and feet were then rotated to maintain an invisible ground 3
plane that the superhero was standing on.
Finally, the left and right arms were animated in the Comp Window. 3
When creating character animation using the parenting technique, focus on one
particular region at a time. Then go back and animate another section. By making
multiple passes through the composition, you will create a much more effective
animation and not become overwhelmed by all the layers and keyframes.
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