Real-Time Animation with Adobe Character Animator

Build real-time animations without expensive equipment using this quick how-to guide printed in full-color

Key Features

• Get the hang of enhancing and polishing character rigs
• Create quick and effective animations for business or entertainment without having to delve into all the intricacies of the craft
• Create triggers to customize your animated experience

Book Description

What you will learn

• Assemble rigs in Photoshop for Character Animator
• Add tags, handles, draggable limbs, swap sets, and physics effects
• Use a webcam and microphone for lip-syncing, head turns, and other real-time actions
• Work with multiple characters, scene layers, and audio files
• Add loopable motions such as walk cycles
• Record a short animation for export

Who this book is for

If you are a beginner in animation and looking to get up and running quickly by creating your own animated scenes, this is the book for you. With just basic computer knowledge and a webcam and microphone connected, you'll be able to follow along effectively. Although not a prerequisite, knowing the principles of animation or having any history with other animation software will be helpful.