Pixel Joint Forum: (WIP) Walk Cycle

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Here's my first attempt at a walk cycle.

Its 4 frames (frames 2+4 are the same).

It looks a little strange and there's obviously room for improvement.... any tips?

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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Topic: (WIP) Walk Cycle Posted: 15 April 2006 at 5:49am
	Here's my first attempt at a walk cycle. Its 4 frames (frames 2+4 are the same). It looks a little strange and there's obviously room for improvement.... any tips?
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Monkey 'o Doom Commander Joined: 24 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2994	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 5:51am
	Don't move his head and shoulders as much and let his right leg go in front sometimes.
	RPG is numberwang.
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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 6:46am
	Version 2 - I removed the head movement and changed the feet slightly. Better?
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Monkey 'o Doom Commander Joined: 24 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2994	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 7:03am
	It's better, maybe add a head bob and as I said before, be sure to have both legs come to the front in turns so it looks more realistic and less like skipping.
	RPG is numberwang.
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alkaline Commander Joined: 25 August 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 868	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 7:11am
	http://www.idleworm.com/how/anm/02w/walk1.shtml Try again. He isn't really walking the way he should be.
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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 8:25am
	Version 3 - Im not sure about this one.. He appears to be skipping.... Are any other walk cycle tutorials?
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ChromeX Seaman Joined: 13 April 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 1:02pm
	I think it's good, but it seems as if he has no left arm, or a stub just sticking out... lol. Edited by ChromeX

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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 2:17pm
	I think the arms are the problem now. To stop him from looking like he's skipping i would slow it down and not make him take such long strides.

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Blick Commander Joined: 21 June 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 2:22pm
	What is up with his arms in general? His arm that's showing is having a seizure. It should be back when the leg of the opposite side is extending and it should be going forward as the opposite leg is going back.

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Sibix Commander Joined: 12 March 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 200	Posted: 15 April 2006 at 2:57pm
	when the furthest leg goes behind it should be dark and the closest light. i am getting the impression thats his legs are spinning round his body.
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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 3:10am
	Thanks for all the feedback guys! Version 4 - I think this looks alot better. I've made the frame rate longer I've reduced some of the distance between strides I've tried to make the arm movement better I've cut a few frames out (Now down to 6) Comments? Suggestions?
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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 3:25am
	Much better. His hidden arm now looks a tad limp, however (like a camp man..). I shouldnt be afraid to have his hand swing out. Also, when you look closely, it still sort of looks like his legs are spinning, but i cant offer any advice on how to fix that.

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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 4:19am
	I had a go at trying to make make that left arm longer but it just looks weird...
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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 4:30am
	Hmm, he needs a hand at the end of the arm ;] and when i walk my lower arm and hand swings out before my shoulder and upper arm.

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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 5:33am
	This looks better... more natural. Theres still alot of room for improvement though Do you think the arm is swinging too far forward, Maybe it should be lower?
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Monkey 'o Doom Commander Joined: 24 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2994	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 5:46am
	Maybe tone it down 1 px. I'm really amazed how far this has come. Keep up the good work! Edit: typo Edited by Monkey 'o Doom
	RPG is numberwang.
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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 6:08am
	Thanks Monkey, that made it look alot better. I think Im nearing the final version Any tips for improvement?
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Monkey 'o Doom Commander Joined: 24 September 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2994	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 6:13am
	On one frame, the far leg is the bright blue and the near one dark blue, and it meses up the perspective.
	RPG is numberwang.
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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 6:14am
	I think the hop up helped it, the side movement didnt. Now you've taken them both out. I think he should still hop up and down as he walks, and he seems a bit slow now. <- the up and down movement of that, and at the same speed, i think.

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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 6:28am
	Well I got to go out now, so this is my last one for a few hours. I tried to add the bounce back in, but I've got about half the frames that I had before so it might look alittle odd. Please comment on what you think needs improving. Edited by Skit
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Larwick Commander Joined: 18 July 2024 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4015	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 6:31am
	i think it looks mighty fine.

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PixelSnader Commander Not a troll! Joined: 05 June 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3194	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 8:10am
	even though this could be done better, it's really good for a first step into animation, because walk cycles are actually rather complex. i would speed it up a bit though...
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Skit Seaman Joined: 15 June 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 16 April 2006 at 8:34am
	Final version This is slightly faster than the previous. Thanks to everyone who commented on this and a huge thanks to Monkey 'o Doom and Larwick you really helped alot!
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