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Creative Production => Critics' Lounge => Topic started by: Khris on Wed 06/10/2010 01:18:37

Title: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Khris on Wed 06/10/2010 01:18:37
Hey guys,

something I just whipped up:

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/khrismuc/Pixelart/ego_run.gif)

Very WIP obviously, question is, should I start pushing pixels or is the basic animation lacking? In terms of smoothness, missing frames, etc.
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Lufia on Wed 06/10/2010 06:42:42
That blinking pocket is awesome. How can I sew that on my own shorts?  ;D

Seriously, my main problem is that he looks way too straight to be running. His shoulders should be a bit ahead of his hips, I think, with his arms moving so far back, he looks like he should topple over. His torso definitely should be turning too, following the movement of his arms.

The movement of the arms and legs look alright to me.
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: cat on Wed 06/10/2010 09:30:03
Yes, he should lean a bit forward.
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Wonkyth on Wed 06/10/2010 09:46:50
Yeah, he looks more like he's jogging.
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Khris on Wed 06/10/2010 11:37:18
Heh, funny you'd mention jogging because that's what I tried to convey; he's supposed to move fast (I hate slow walking) without looking like he's training for Olympic walking.

Still, I'll work on the torso.

Thanks for the feedback so far, much appreciated!
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Snarky on Wed 06/10/2010 11:49:53
Aren't the dimensions a bit off? His legs look a bit stunted to me.
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Anian on Wed 06/10/2010 12:21:56
Quote from: Snarky on Wed 06/10/2010 11:49:53
Aren't the dimensions a bit off? His legs look a bit stunted to me.
Yeah, a bit.

When his right wrist is next his body, it looks kind of weird, just for moment.

Hmm, yeah, he's leg stretch looks like he's running, but you basically are going for a jog, so either til his tors and head a bit forward or shorten his leap...
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Khris on Wed 06/10/2010 15:27:38
Progress!

old(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/khrismuc/Pixelart/ego_run.gif)   new(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/khrismuc/Pixelart/ego_run-1.gif)

Tried to make the legs slightly longer and started giving shape to things, added twist to torso.

What's left is the shirt, and maybe make him lean forward a bit.
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: Snake on Sat 09/10/2010 02:36:58
I like it Khris!

The only thing I would suggest is making his legs go just a TAD further outward before hitting the ground in the front. It looks a bit stiff, stopping short. I also like the speed of the old one, seems more fluid. Heh, the new one reminds me of Rocky and Apollo racing each other on the beach in slow motion ;)
Title: Re: Run cycle - WIP
Post by: 1mal_volltanken on Sun 10/10/2010 10:23:22
Well,

the animation-phases are very clean, and I can see, that you've invested much diligence.
Your animation is really succeeded. ;)


Greetings
the upfiller