How to make characters shake hands in CreateStudio 3?

Introduction

Introduction

Welcome! This tutorial demonstrates how to make characters walk in, shake hands, and sit down using CreateStudio 3. My name is Ali, and I'll guide you step-by-step on how to achieve this. Despite some limitations in character actions within the software, I'll show you how to work around these issues to create a seamless animation. Don't let software constraints hinder your creativity; there's always a workaround. Let's dive in!

Scene Creation

Step 1: Background Setup

First, you'll need a background. I’ll provide a link in the description for the one used here, but feel free to use any background with a seat since this is essential for the desired effects. Extend the background up to 14 seconds.

Step 2: Adding Characters

Grab your 3D characters from CreateStudio. Customize them as per your needs. Ensure that Tom is placed above Linka in the timeline for correct order.

Character Actions

Step 3: Setting Up Actions for Tom

1. Walking: Go to the action tab and select "walking" from the action list.
2. Shaking Hands: Add a new action and select "shaking hands".
3. Sitting: Add another new action and select "sitting".

Step 4: Setting Up Actions for Linka

1. Walking: Choose "walking" as her first action.
2. Shaking Hands: Select "shaking hands" as her second action.
3. Sitting: Add "sitting" as her final action.

Ensure actions are aligned in the timeline for both characters for synchronization.

Animation Adjustments

Step 5: Adjusting Walking Animations

1. Tom:

   • Disable the start and end walking animations.
   • Rotate Tom to face Linka using the rotate tool.
   • Add position animation with linear easing, set the first keyframe to the start position within the scene, and the second keyframe to the desired endpoint.

2. Linka:

   • Disable the start and end walking animations.
   • Add position animation similarly as done for Tom.

Step 6: Adjusting Shaking Hands Animation

1. Tom:

   • Identify a problem where Tom turns to a different direction when shaking hands.
   • Add keyframes at a 19-frame count interval.
   • Use the character view property to rotate him correctly.

2. Linka:

   • Add keyframes similar to Tom to ensure they face each other and shake hands correctly.

Step 7: Adjusting Sitting Animation

1. Tom:

   • Add position and scale animations with smooth easing.
   • Adjust the second keyframe to place Tom correctly on the seat.

2. Linka:

   • Add position, scale, and character view properties in the animation.
   • Rotate Linka to the correct angle and adjust her position next to Tom.

Fine-Tuning with Camera Animation

1. Add camera animation to hide awkward angles or transitions:
   • Adjust camera frame size and positioning.
   • Use components to seamlessly integrate the camera angles with the character actions.

Final Touches

• Watch the animation from start to finish.
• Make any necessary tweaks for smooth transitions.

Conclusion

Creating seamless character actions in CreateStudio involves attention to detail and creative problem-solving. By following these steps, you can overcome software limitations and produce engaging animations. Feel free to experiment and share your results in our Facebook group!

Keywords

• CreateStudio 3
• Character Animation
• 3D Characters
• Walking Animation
• Shaking Hands
• Sitting Animation
• Camera Animation

FAQ

Q1: Can I use any background for this tutorial?

A1: Yes, but ensure it includes a seat to mimic the same effect.

Q2: What should I do if characters don't align while shaking hands?

A2: Use the character view property to rotate them correctly and ensure keyframes are synchronized.

Q3: How do I hide awkward transitions when characters sit down?

A3: Utilize camera animations to adjust angles and frame sizes to hide those parts.

Q4: Can I use more than two characters for these actions?

A4: Yes, but you'll need to customize each character's actions similarly and ensure proper synchronization.

Q5: What if the walking animation looks unnatural?

A5: Ensure the easing is set to linear for both in and out, and adjust the keyframes for smoother transitions.