Horse Walk, Trot and Run Cycles [HD 720p]

Compilation of updated gaits with updated model and rig. Each have the 'follow' shot as in previous videos, followed by a camera orbit that shows the full 360 degrees.

Yes there is a small noticeable jump after two cycles; I just repeat after two times to save on rendering times, and some of the loops didn't come out as clean as I wanted them to.

(Doubles as an H.264 codec test.)

Modelled and animated by myself using 3D Studio Max.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Horse
• walk
• trot
• gallop
• run
• cycle
• 3D
• CGI
• animation
• short
• demo
• HD
• 720p

[MoogieSRO]

Very lovely animations. Suggestions: For the walk, his back legs need to lift off the ground sooner. Because they stay planted so long, the motion becomes noticably jerky when they finally lift. Second: During the trot, his front legs extend too far on the backswing. Start bringing them forward slightly sooner and you'll see a marked improvement. Finally, I noticed that during the run cycle his back dips very low just behind the shoulders. This is probably due to the rig, but it looks unnatural.

[AlphaBee6]

@MoogieSRO Much thanks for the detailed critique. Only thing is, not sure about the comment about the back legs on the walk, that may be more to do with the extension of the legs than the timing (they are a bit too far back). Still, duly noted, as well as the other two points.

[matrixmare]

The detail is very good and the mechanics are correct, but I think it looks a bit funny because the withers are so far up its neck. However, horses are difficult to get right.

[AlphaBee6]

@matrixmare Tell me about it. Thanks. :-)

[stuntmaniatv]

nice but the mane and tail could move a bit better

[ShavallAmis]

It's so cool how you understand the horses movements and you are really close to get it perfect. You have done it better then most horse games thou ^^

[WeePepsi]

Where's the gallop? x3

[choochoolewis]

the "run" is acttually a canter

[MyMarmalady]

it is amazing!!!!!! but it remembers me the leopard moves :)

[MikoCat]

I might add the 360 is a little fast, Whilst trying to focus on the leg movements the spin is causing dizziness.

[BoomerMyBaby]

@matrixmare It's kinda looks like it has ssway back.

[BoomerMyBaby]

Just so u know there are 4 gaits. Walk, trot, canter, and gallop

[IceArtz]

did anyone else notice that the ground moves but the background doesn't?

[Msmusicca]

@AlphaBee6 How do you maake an animation?

[whade62000]

Ah, I wish I could view it in slo mo. :) The pictures blur together in the run cycle.

I have been looking for a video that shows the difference between the 3-beat canter and 4-beat gallop.

[crazychicks4life53]

thats one jank mane!