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Class Intro

3D Animator, Yun Kwon

Understand how interactions vary according to the characteristics of each weapon and whether the character is on-ground or in-the-air to create natural motions.

*This trailer features dubbing in English. Please note that the course videos are not dubbed.

Mastering Attack Animations and Monster Animations

* This sample features Yasuo, a character 3D Animator Yun Kwon participated in producing from Riot Games “Project L."

Are you interested in character animation? Or do you have a basic understanding of animation and want to develop your skills further? If so, then this class might be just for you! Obtain in-depth knowledge about character combat animation, the game genre currently in high-demand and known for competitive pay.

This class is not just about learning animation theory or basic motions. Taught by Yun Kwon, Senior Animator at Riot Games with over 13 years of experience, this class will offer you hands-on practice necessary to master 3ds Max motion skills actually used in the gaming industry. Learn attack animations that change depending on the type of weapon handled by human characters, whether it’s unarmed, one-handed or two-handed weapons, as well as monster actions of varying difficulty, and apply these techniques to create a one-of-a-kind, sought-after portfolio in the industry.

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Files for Setting Up 3ds Max

- Animation files (.max)
- Custon Keyboard Shortcut List (.pdf)
Class Exercise Files

- 20+ action exercise files (.max)
- Fire trail texture image (.tga)
Class Summary PDF Files

- How to self critique
- Tips on creating a demoreel and job hunting for your career
- Links to animation references (.pdf)

Expert 3D Animator Yun Kwon's Portfolio

Why Take This Class?

In game combat scenes, character animation and attack animation of “monsters” are both essential.

This curriculum contains everything you need to practice before you start working at a game animation studio, including creature motion techniques with various characteristics.

This class will teach you how to create various character combo attacks with a unique feeling of impact while taking into account the center of gravity. In addition, you will learn the rigging and combat animation techniques for orcs, gargoyles, and slimes, which traverse both the ground and the air, as well as some tips to effectively capture each interaction.

3D Animator Yun Kwon's specialized class on type-specific game combat animations and how they are eventually applied in Unreal Engine, is available. Only at Coloso!

20 Class Exercises

Part 01. Basic Animation

Exercise 01

Character Run Cycles
Exercise 02

Character Breathing
Exercise 03

Unarmed 3-Hit Combo Attacks
Exercise 04

Character Walk Cycle

Part 02. One-Handed Sword & Shield Animation

Exercise 05

Run Cycles of Character with One-Handed Weapon
Exercise 06

Breathing of Character with One-Handed Weapon
Exercise 07

One-Handed Weapon 4-Hit Combo Attacks
Exercise 08

Walk Cycles of Character with One-Handed Weapon

Part 03. Two-Handed Weapon Animation

Exercise 09

Breathing of Character with Two-Handed Weapon
Exercise 10

Two-Handed Weapon 3-Hit Combo Attacks
Exercise 11

Animation Polishing
Exercise 12

Walk Cycles of Character with Two-Handed Weapon
Exercise 13

Run Cycles of Characters with Two-Handed Weapon

Part 04. Monster Animation

Exercise 14

Orc Attacks
Exercise 15

Gargoyle Run Cycles
Exercise 16

Gargoyle Attacks
Exercise 17

Orc Run Cycles

Exercise 18

Slime Run Cycles
Exercise 19

Slime Attacks
Exercise 20

Unreal Monster Combat Scenes

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Yun Kwon
3D Animator

Hello. I’m Yun Kwon, and I’m a 3D Animator.

I’ve been part of multiple game development projects at companies like NCSOFT and Webzen. Currently I’m on the Project L Team at Riot Games, or better known as the developer and publisher of League of Legends.

I hope to share some of the experience and expertise I have gained in the field since I started as a mid-level animator, and offer a shortcut for anyone looking to go down the path of becoming an animator.

Students will be getting hands-on exercises on how different motions are applied, rather than only learning various rules and theories, which is quite impractical.

3D Animator, Yun Kwon

[Current]
Riot Games - Principal Animator

[Previous]
NCSOFT - Senior Animator

Projects & Awards

[Projects]
Currently part of Project L, a fighting game
Project TL (Throne and Liberty)
Lineage Eternal
Archlord 2
and others

Youtube

Class Highlights

Exercise-Based 3ds Max Workflow Tailored for Attack Animation in Games

Learn only essential theories without unnecessary elements. Then, practice different processes of the work, including rigging, across various motions such as walking and running, to grasp the basics of animation. Leverage real human motion references to apply and replicate the same movements in your animation.

Type-Specific PC Character and Monster Motion For Different Levels of Difficulty

Learn attack animations that vary according to the character's weapons, whether they are unarmed, one-handed weapons, or two-handed weapons. Master the animations of three monster characters, namely orcs, gargoyles, and slimes as you enrich your motion skills.

Tips on Making Your Best Portfolio And How to Land a Job Overseas

This class will provide you with tips and insights for constructing an efficient workflow. The content is designed based on countless trial and error I personally encountered while working in the field. Additionally, the class covers creating a standout game animation portfolio and excelling in job interviews at globally recognized game companies worldwide.

Class Details
You'll Learn

How to Select Key Poses Based on Actual Acting and Reference

Use action scenes and motions easily seen around you and translate them into 3D animation. Similarly, practice getting the most information from a single reference to create highly realistic animation.
Understanding the Principles Behind Basic Motions of Characters

Rather than focusing solely on learning theories, explore how the center of gravity shifts when a character takes a step. Learn to consider balance when creating key poses, developing character-specific motions with a deep understanding of each one.
Combo Attacks Based on the Understanding of the Different Characteristics of Various Weapons

Even with the same character, motions can vary significantly depending on the weapon. This course will emphasize understanding the characteristics of different weapons, along with depicting their weight and applying basic movements in combo attack motions.

Animation Polishing Tips And How to Boost the Quality of your Work

Reopen the animation after completing the first draft to proceed with rigging, blocking out, full animation, and polishing. This process aims to enrich the motions in the final output, enhancing the overall quality of the animation.
How to Create Three Unique Kinds Of Monster Animation

Explore how the intelligence, wings, and components of monsters influence their actions, and gain a deeper understanding of how the structure and characteristics of non-human monsters are reflected with appropriate motions.
Tips on Making Demo Reels Using Unreal Engine

Import your animation into Unreal Engine, the most widely used software in today's game industry. Complete simple scenes to ensure your work is portfolio-ready.

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Curriculum
In-Depth Look

SECTION 01. Intro

01. Orientation

Introducing the instructor and the class objective
What is a game animator?

02. Using References

How to be the observer
Why key poses are important
Critique training

03. Getting Animation-Ready

A quick overview of 3ds Max UI
Setting shortcuts
Bip settings and functions
Setting body-friendly Bip placement

04. Rigging

Separating layers by type
Using orient constraint to make shoulder, elbow, and knee models
Skinning

SECTION 02. Basic Animation

05. Exercise 01: Character Walk Cycles

Creating animation using references
Pose-to-pose animation
Understanding how steps influence the center of gravity and pelvic movement

06. Exercise 02: Character Walk Cycles

How to create a knight’s running animation
Clearly distinguishing walking from running
Understanding arm and foot motility

07. Exercise 03 and 04: Character Breathing, Unarmed 3-Hit Combo Attacks 01

How to create Straight Ahead
Block-out animation using Anticipation, Hit, and Recovery Pose
How to use Arc
Combo finish using Jump Smash

08. Exercise 03 and 04: Character Breathing, Unarmed 3-Hit Combo Attacks 02

Correcting the timing
Refining the key pose
Adding in betweens
Follow through & overlapping

SECTION 03. One-Handed Sword & Shield Animation

09. Exercise 05, 06 and 07: Character Animation with One-Handed Weapon

Walking, running, and breathing animation of a knight holding a one-handed sword and shield
Why the idle pose is important
The change in each animation when holding weapons in both hands

10. Exercise 08: One-Handed Weapon 4-Hit Combo Attacks 01

How to create various attack combos using one-handed swords
The difference between stabbing and slashing
Block-out animation

11. Exercise 08: One-Handed Weapon 4-Hit Combo Attacks 02

Correcting the timing
Adding in betweens
Improving the quality

SECTION 04. Two-Handed Weapon Animation

12. Exercise 09, 10 and 11: Character Animation with Two-Handed Weapon

Walking, running, and breathing animation of a knight holding a two-handed weapon
Capturing the weight of the weapon
Setting a two-handed weapon using Target IK
Understanding the limitations of two-handed weapons

13. Exercise 12: Two-Handed Weapon 3-Hit Combo Attacks

Understanding the timing and spacing
The allowable range of anatomy and exaggeration
Things to look out for with spin attacks
The body-weapon interaction

SECTION 05. Animation Polishing

14. Exercise 13: Animation Polishing

What is polishing and how does it enrich motion?
Adding impact using existing combo attacks
Adding trails
Aligning the path of the weapon

SECTION 06. Monster Animation

15. Exercise 14 and 15: Orc Animation

Applying slow in & slow out
Understanding the characteristics of characters
Creating non-human, monster-specific animation

16. Exercise 16 and 17: Gargoyle Animation

Understanding the structure of wings
Adding individuality to flying monsters
How to create claw combo attacks

17. Exercise 18 and 19: Slime Animation

Applying squash and stretch
Bone rigging
Adding liquid-like feel using only move and scale

SECTION 07. Outro

18. Exercise 20: Unreal Combat Scene Animation

Creating videos using the Create Preview feature
Creating scenes using the sequencer in Unreal
Using physics to kill monsters

19. How to Create Demo Reels and Land a Job

Secrets to making demo reels
Interview and career tips for working in Korea and abroad
Closing remarks

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Interview with
3D Animator Yun Kwon

Question.01
What would you say is your forte as a 3D Animator?

For over 13 years, I have been involved in the production of various RPG games, the genre with the highest demand in the industry. In this class, I will be sharing with the students the knowledge and experience I have accumulated on frequently used animation techniques. In particular, I can walk the students through type-specific game animation based on the workflow currently in trend at a globally prestigious game company that owns one of the many global game titles.

Question.02
What will students gain from this class?

This class will teach the students a step-by-step practical workflow for quickly and efficiently creating animations suitable for combat situations in games. We will start by referencing techniques for designing attack animations for armed characters and monsters in the right places at the right time. The students will get sufficient practice using different skills, which will help them reduce trial and error in their work while also helping them build a high-quality portfolio.

Question.03
Who is this class recommended for?

This class is designed for individuals already familiar with the basics of 3ds Max but seeking to delve deeper into implementing character and diverse monster animations within real-world scenarios. It is also recommended for those facing challenges in creating action motions for various weapons, aiming to grasp the intricacies of combat-focused game animations, or looking to enhance their portfolio for potential job opportunities in the promising game industry.

Required Programs

This course will use

- 3ds Max 2016
- Unreal Engine 5

Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized lecture experience.

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*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the lecture.

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