🎓 Free Tutorial: How to Animate a Basic Walk Cycle (Part 01)
In this free beginner-friendly animation tutorial, Jonathan Symmonds shows you how to animate a basic biped walk cycle in under 1 hour using Autodesk Maya. This foundational lesson focuses on the mechanics of a standard walk—breaking the process down into manageable steps to help you understand timing, weight, and posing.
This is Part 01 of a two-part mini-course. Once you master the basic cycle, head over to
Part 02 to learn how to add character and attitude to your animation.
📥 Download the Free Maya File
All rigs used in this tutorial are credited to their respective creators.
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🐕🦺 Want to Master Quadruped Animation?
Level up your animation skills by enrolling in the full
Dog Walk Cycle Course for only $49. Learn how to animate realistic quadruped locomotion from a studio veteran.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- Animate a dog walking at a standard pace
- Work with similar animation curves
- Use a streamlined, production-ready workflow
- Understand anatomy, locomotion, and timing
- Submit your work for peer review and feedback
- No prerequisites required
Course Duration: 3 hours 05 minutes
Software: Autodesk Maya 2019+
Instructor: Jonathan Symmonds, Quadruped Animation Specialist
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