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Offline Sohei

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Neko girl animation

on: August 17, 2013, 07:50:51 am
Hello, long time no posting.

Yesterday I was studying back handspring video references to apply it to a monstergirl character. Here's the result



Request c&c. Is this looks right? Can there be done anything to improve.

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Re: Neko girl animation

Reply #1 on: August 17, 2013, 03:37:47 pm
The first thing I notice is how constant the speed is.
You need more frames in certain places, like when it starts and ends it should speed up/slow down..
I guess the areas where she is fighting against gravity would be slower, but maybe not slow enough to warrant an extra frame at this framerate?

Unless you're looking for a super ninja move that looks more unnatural, but even then I'd want a slowdown towards the end because she stops were suddenly.
And I think there could be more forward momentum, there might be too much spinning in an area that is too small.
« Last Edit: August 17, 2013, 03:40:03 pm by Seiseki »

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Re: Neko girl animation

Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 09:05:28 am
Seiseki
Thank you. I've tried to apply your advices and make motion more smooth.

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Re: Neko girl animation

Reply #3 on: August 18, 2013, 10:14:01 am
The edit is better!
Still, there is a big jump between the last frame and the standing position. Adding even a single impact frame, with bent knees and form would soften this.

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Re: Neko girl animation

Reply #4 on: August 19, 2013, 08:03:56 am
Yo Sohei.
Here's a sloppy motion edit.


The hands contact could use a couple more frames maybe.
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Re: Neko girl animation

Reply #5 on: August 23, 2013, 08:54:55 am
PixelPiledriver
Thank you, that helped a lot!

Also, update on idle stance:

"Nyao!"
« Last Edit: August 24, 2013, 02:33:09 pm by Sohei »

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Re: Neko girl animation

Reply #6 on: August 23, 2013, 05:10:23 pm
Daww, that's awesome..
But the lack of panties is kinda weird..

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Re: Neko girl animation

Reply #7 on: August 26, 2013, 08:00:05 am
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Daww, that's awesome..
But the lack of panties is kinda weird rad..
Hell yeah!  :lol:
This really is pretty great, though. Getting some strong Felicia vibes here. Girl is cute, and her animations are looking pretty good! =)
Her idle/scratching pose has some great character. Love the teeth when she opens her mouth!
Strong art all around. :3
« Last Edit: August 26, 2013, 08:02:32 am by jams0988 »