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Realizing 3D Animation in Blender
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For the 5-second animation in this exercise, Rain will begin by standing idle. A couple of seconds later, someone off-screen will catch her attention, and Rain will peer through the distance to identify the person. When she recognizes her friend, Rain will wave at them with excitement.
Exactly who Rain sees will be left to the imagination. Rain won’t interact with anything or go anywhere. Her hands won’t touch anything, and her feet will remain planted on the ground. It’s not an ambitious scene, but even a short one like this requires careful attention.
So, where do we start? At the beginning? Perhaps, but not necessarily...
Throughout the character animation process, there are two guidelines we should keep in mind: