This was our first class of the week. After the usual introductions: the tutor, the class, and ourselves, we went back to basics: the bouncing ball. In the small tutorial, we explored the graph editor, learning how curves work, as well as timing and the fundamental principles of animation.
We were then asked to plan our own bouncing ball animation, which required gathering references. Since I had already completed a basic version of this exercise in the past, I decided to approach it differently by choosing a tennis ball. Its unique bouncing quality demanded a different type of planning and a more specific set of references.
Here’s the references I found and used for my planning:
I also learned that The Animator’s Survival Kit is an essential resource, so I ordered the book, and it arrived today. I’m really looking forward to exploring it.