Bird Flight Animation Masterclass

Could your animated bird be better? I am here to help.

Hello there,

I’m excited to introduce my first flight animation masterclass. I have nearly 25 years of experience in animating flying creatures, especially birds, this class is your ticket to mastering the art of flight animation. You'll learn how to animate a flight cycle with in-depth coverage of anatomy, biomechanics, and aerodynamics. This invaluable information will help you avoid common mistakes and significantly enhance your flight animation skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your animations to new heights!

What’s included -

• 1 video lecture, 1hour (approx.) 3.5GB
• 2 versions of Maya Goose Rig
  - Goose_Rig_Mirror.ma = used in the demo, has expressions on the wing controls, so the right wing mirrors the left wing.
  - Goose_Rig.ma = does not have above expressions so both wings can be animated independently.
• FlightLectureSubtitle.Srt file. Adding this to a media player (like VLC) will mean you can switch on subtitles.

Please note -
The rig was designed for animating a flight cycle and should be fine for following along with the demo. However, it is very limited and not ideal for more complicated actions. I have no plans to update it.
I would suggest Maya v2022 and above
This class is not a Maya lesson – I use Maya for demo but do not explain the program, if you want to follow in Maya, basic knowledge of the program is required.

Happy animating,

Brendan