Animate a Great White Shark

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  • Mentor: Jonathan Symmonds
  • Skill level: Beginner
  • Course time: 1 hour 25 min
  • Software: Autodesk Maya
  • Project files: Included
  • Course Cost: $49 USD
Course overview
Sometimes an animator needs to learn how to animate something other than a simple human biped walk cycle or a quadruped walk cycle.

The best animators in the World have a skill set that enables them to have the confidence to animate any character that they come across!

In this course you will learn how to animate a Great White Shark, by the end of the course you will have something truly unique for your demo-reels!
How to animate a Great WHite SHark

About this course

Animating a Great White Shark underwater is a challenging task, even for experienced animators. Capturing the fluid and powerful movements of this apex predator requires a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of underwater dynamics. The secret lies in mastering the subtleties of the rig, the scene, and the lighting to create a truly lifelike animation.

Join Jonathan Symmonds—a specialist in realistic creature animation—as he guides you through the essentials of bringing a Great White Shark to life in Maya. This course covers everything from setting up a detailed underwater scene to rigging the shark for natural movement, and finally, fine-tuning the lighting to enhance the realism of your animation.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the techniques required to animate a Great White Shark with photo-realistic precision, perfect for elevating your demo reel to the next level!

Course Information

  • Course Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • This course can be taken at any time
  • Category: Animation
  • 49 USD
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Software required: Autodesk Maya 2019+
  • Instructor: Jonathan Symmonds

What will I learn?

  • Learn how to animate a Shark basic Cycle
  • Learn secrets to working with similar curves
  • Learn how to animate using a simple workflow
  • Better your understanding of anatomy of Sharks
  • Submit your work for review amongst peers
  • No prerequisites required
  • Learn from the best instructors
  • Spice up your demo-reel
  • Learn to animate a unique character
  • Study at your own pace in your own time
  • Customized Shark Rig Included
  • Final Animation scene Included
  • Cached Animation Included
  • Light Rig Included
  • Return to study later (Pre - Recorded)
  • Understand Maya viewport 2.0 lighting setup
  • Learn how to animate on animation layers
  • Get this course in a Bundle!
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  • Age: 41
  • Speciality: Animation
  • Experience: 22+ years
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Meet your instructor

Jonathan Symmonds

Jonathan Symmonds has worked for over 23 years as a senior animator having worked on titles such as James Cameron's "Avatar," "Prince of Persia," "Dark Tide," "Knerten," "Trollhunter," to name but a few. He is more famously recognized as the 'Lead Animator' on the "Game of Thrones."

He has extensive knowledge of creature animation and is one of the co-founders of Sophoria Academy. He was nominated 3 times for a VES Society Award and has even done his own TED Talk.

Join him as he takes you through this fantastic course and learn some insider knowledge from one of the greatest animators around!
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