Simple Front Run Cycle: Adding Depth to Your Character Animation

In this beginner friendly tutorial, I will show you how to create a simple front run cycle in After Effects using only 5 steps! We will start by rigging a basic character, then dive into animating key movements like bouncing, arm and leg movements, and adding squash and stretch - all to add a sense of depth to our animation. This simple character design is inspired by the Ironman logo—a nod to my recent Ironman Copenhagen triathlon completion! 🏃‍♂️🎨 This tutorial is perfect for motion designers looking to improve their character animation skills and for anyone wanting to learn how to add depth to a simple run cycle animation in After Effects. ► Download the project file for this video: https://oliverrandorff.gumroad.com/l/zqtrg ► Get 1 free months of Skillshare premium when taking my course: https://skl.sh/2uhCq7l ► Share what you create with me on Instagram and tag me @oliverrandorff https://www.instagram.com/oliverrandorff ► Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Character Rigging 01:42 - Bounce Animation 05:37 - Depth Using Arms/Shoulders 10:17 - Animating Legs Using Paths 14:28 - Squash & Stretch #AfterEffects #ShapeLayerAnimation #MotionGraphics #CharacterAnimation #AnimationTutorial #SquashAndStretch