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Here is my running tutorial.

Re: Running
I will try to.

When you run, don't be afraid to put a lot of space in between the limbs. You need to do this so that he moves faster.







You probably notice in the 3rd image the arms are almost in the same spot. You need one frame like this so that it looks like the arms are crossing each other. If you don't make a frame like this it will look like this:



It is like as the arms reach to the chest, they stop and go back to the first direction they were going. You don't want this.

One more thing is you need to bend the back. Look at the previous animation, another poor thing I (purposely) did, was not bend the back. Doesn't it look funny? When you animate a run, or even a walk use at least 2 joints and bend the back. Some people bend it a lot, some people don't, but just bend it however much you think looks best. When you are making a walk it probably shouldn't be bent as much. Here is an example:



There is a jolt in this loop, sorry about that.


Notice how far out the front and back legs go. They should both be in the air for 1 or 2 frames. I really haven't figured out how to make it in the air with only 1 without getting yelled out for not easing. Lol.

And last but not least, the key to getting good at running and walking, practice a lot, until you get it just right.

Anyway, this is all of my knowledge of running, I hope I could help you. =D

that is really good

It was a PM to someone on stickpage. That is why at the top it says Re: Running. lol.

I am making a collab(oration) with someone on stickpage. I can't show it to you yet though. It's a surprise.

is it hard/long?

is it hard/long?

Yeah um, thats what she said.

Yeah um, thats what she said.

Why not on AG?

And I am making a movie with someone else from stickpage. I guess I could show it to you.

Here it is so far. In the top right it shows the animator.

Here is the link if it is slow.

Oh Em Ef Jee

Deez R Amayzazing

The bow part is really great.
Good movie.

Jdogg , Your getting better at pivot animation.

Yay! I did the bow part, I thought it turned out really good.

The red stick figure owned the guy with the bow and arrow. Woot!

Other good one from you, Jdawg. XD