[Blender] Character Animation using NLA (Nonlinear Animation)

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This is another video about the Nonlinear animation Editor (NLA) in Blender. In this one, we'll do actual character animation which I hope will be a lot of fun.

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However, I strongly recommend watching my previous videos on the topic if you're new to this stuff:
-The nuts and bolts of Blender's Animation system
   • The Nuts and Bolts of Blender's anima...  
Intro to NLA (Un-confusing the NLA)
   • [Blender] Un-confusing the NLA Editor...  

◆Rigify Animbox:
https://blenderartists.org/t/rigify-a...
◆Recommended NLA Learning Resources:
-Blender Manual (Nonlinear Animation)
https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/2....
-NLA Workshop by The Rigging Dojo
https://ondemand.riggingdojo.com/Blen...
-NLA videos by Pierre Schiller
   • Blender NLA - ACTIONS clips DEMYSTIFI...  
   • Blender - How to use the NLA for anim...  
-NLA videos by Propellers Animation School (Russian)
   • Blender. Анимация. Урок up02a (Азбука...  
   • Blender. Анимация. Урок up02b (Примен...  

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0:00 Intro
0:53 NLA using an Armature
5:06 Complex NLA example
8:13 Basic Timing
9:04 Smooth NLA Transitions
11:55 Wave & Check Watch Actions
15:14 Tracks & Strips (tips)
18:17 Mixing IK & FK Actions
23:15 Forward Motion
26:52 Re-timing using Animated Strip Time
31:20 Free Forward Motion
37:53 Additive NLA Actions
44:43 NLA: Additional Learning Resources
46:04 Like & Subscribe


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