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Home Courses Maya Learn How to Animate a Giraffe Walk Cycle
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Learn How to Animate a Giraffe Walk Cycle

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Learning how to animate a Giraffe Walk Cycle in Maya is an essential step for mastering tall quadruped locomotion. From long stride timing to neck and body balance, you’ll discover how to create a graceful and believable giraffe walk.

Instructor Jonathan Symmonds, a senior creature animator with over 20 years of industry experience, guides you through biomechanics, curve refinement, and efficient workflows for animating tall quadrupeds.

The giraffe rig and lighting scene are included, helping you finish with a polished walk cycle ready for your demo reel.

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