These resources are optional further reading and viewing. They are here to help you build intuition around animation, rigging, and character workflows; the coursework requirements remain in the project handouts.
Animation And Rigging
- Doodley: approachable visual explainers on 3D animation, rigging, character controls, FK/IK, walk cycles, and motion principles. Good companion viewing for Part 1 and Part 2.
Recommended Starting Points
- 3D Rigging is Beautiful, Here's How It Works!: a visual introduction to skeletons, controls, and why rigging matters before animation.