Confident Walk Animation Critique

joshvanheugten

Hey everyone! I'm looking to get some feedback on a walk cycle, just trying to create a basic loop that shows some character. Any tips on how to improve on conveying attitude, body mechanics or how I could push things further would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

https://syncsketch.com/sketch/dd51c143e038/

AGoodFella

syncsketch link is private

joshvanheugten

Thanks for letting me know, hopefully that should be fixed?

AGoodFella

left a few notes. 

cambamkaboom

i left notes as well

joshvanheugten

I've posted an update with some improvements based on advice left, in case anyone is interested,

https://syncsketch.com/sketch/dd51c143e038/

brucemoose

I like it lots of personality, it feels a bit slow and there's a spacing issue on the knees when it 'pop's back into contact. - So I would do another pass on the legs.

tholmes3d

This is a fun walk. It's also pretty different from my style so I'll try to critique and just take whatever is useful.

• From the side, the spine feels very stiff. f170 has about the same curve in the back as f179. 179 is an awesome pose, but it doesn't stick out as much as it should because it has nothing to contrast with.
• The knee on screen left feels rotated too far out on f25. The other leg doesn't have this issue.
• There's not much transX (towards the center line) on the feet while they are in the air making the path feel linear. Feet have rotation and translation on all axis which keeps them feeling smart. I tried to mock up a slightly different arc from 101-117 to show that you can keep the foot translated towards center for longer, then push it out as it's coming down towards the ground. The wide stance is nice to show his confidence, but walking like that is quite awkward so I think this will help.
• The arms feel like they travel on nearly the same path while moving forward as they do on the way back. Try to keep them from feeling like they are going back and forth along the same path for more visual interest. It can be subtle so ti doesn't mess with the overall character, but it'll help.