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Learn how to make characters walk and move using the computer program Poser with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Learn how to create the walk path when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to use walk designer menu when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to blend styles when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to edit walk key frames when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to test the walk when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to adjust the IK setting in Poser software when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to add poses to the walk path when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to space walking key frames when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to select interpolation styles when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn about constant selection when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to use symmetry when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to smooth the pose when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to read the walk path graph when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to select the whole figure when creating a Poser 3D walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Learn how to set the final pose when creating a Poser 3d walking figure with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

The computer rendering program Poser is popular with fine art and commercial artists, who use it to create realistic human and animal figures for everything from product packaging to magazine covers. The program is set up as a virtual studio with lights, backgrounds, props, and wardrobes. Although it is compatible with a number of other 3D animation programs, Poser has limited animation capabilities of its own. Users choose from a basic library of human, animal and robotic figures to build their files, as the program cannot model figures from scratch. Poser also includes a variety of stock poses, textures, hair pieces and facial expressions to be used with the figure. Many third party merchants sell similar content which expands the possibilities of Poser-created figures.
In this free series of computer animation lessons, you will learn how to make your Poser figures walk using the program's Walk Designer feature. This powerful option allows you to program and try out different walks for your characters by creating keyframes and path graphs. Our expert John Carstarphen demonstrates how to adjust the keyframes to create an even and natural stride. You will also learn how to use the walk interpolation features and combine the walking presets with your keyframe animation. Not sure how to use the IK setting in Poser? Does your figure look like a robot walking on marbles? So watch these videos today and become a computer animation pro!
John Carstarphen John Carstarphen is an experienced independent filmmaker, screenwriter, animator and teacher. His work as a writer/director has been seen in international film festivals including Cannes. He has been on the faculties of Southern Methodist University in Dallas in the Film Department and The Art Institute of Dallas in the Animation Department.dkdk
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