Advanced Certificate in Character Animation: MotionBuilder Techniques

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The Advanced Certificate in Character Animation: MotionBuilder Techniques is a comprehensive course designed to enhance your skills in character animation. This certification program focuses on MotionBuilder, an industry-leading software used for creating high-quality character animations in films, video games, and other interactive media.

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With the increasing demand for visually stunning and realistic character animations, this course is essential for professionals looking to advance their careers in animation. It equips learners with the skills to create complex character movements, enhance performances, and improve production efficiency. By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of MotionBuilder's tools and features, enabling them to create compelling character animations that meet industry standards. This certification is a valuable addition to any animation professional's resume, demonstrating their expertise in character animation and MotionBuilder techniques.

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• Introduction to Character Animation with MotionBuilder
• Setting up Motion Builder for Character Animation
• Importing and Exporting Assets for Character Animation
• Basic Rigging and Skinning Techniques
• Keyframe Animation in MotionBuilder
• Motion Capture Data Processing with MotionBuilder
• Using Motion Builder for Game Engines
• Advanced Animation Techniques: IK/FK Switching, Layering, and Blending
• Animating Non-human Characters with MotionBuilder
• Real-time Character Animation with MotionBuilder

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The Advanced Certificate in Character Animation: MotionBuilder Techniques prepares students for various roles in the UK's growing animation industry. Below, you'll find a 3D pie chart that showcases the job market trends for these roles: 1. **Character Animator** (65%): As a character animator, you will create and develop characters for movies, TV shows, video games, and other digital media, focusing on their movements, expressions, and personalities. 2. **Motion Builder** (20%): Motion Builder is a 3D character animation software, and working with it requires solid skills in rigging, animation, and performance capture. 3. **3D Animation** (15%): Skilled 3D animators work in a variety of fields, including film, television, video games, and advertising, using software like MotionBuilder, Autodesk Maya, and Blender. This 3D pie chart provides a transparent background and no added background color, ensuring that the focus remains on the data. It is fully responsive and adapts to all screen sizes thanks to its width being set to 100% and its height to 400px.

Entry Requirements

  • Basic understanding of the subject matter
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Computer and internet access
  • Basic computer skills
  • Dedication to complete the course

No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.

Course Status

This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:

  • Not accredited by a recognized body
  • Not regulated by an authorized institution
  • Complementary to formal qualifications

You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.

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