Velcro & AnimSpark
AnimSpark
Hey Velcro, I've been tightening a walk cycle that’s a wild mix of asymmetry and squash—think chaotic but purposeful. Got any quick‑witted tweaks to keep it feeling alive without over‑committing to symmetry?
Velcro
Yeah, don’t even bother trying to straighten everything out, just lean into the chaos—drop a little extra squash on the hit phase so it feels punchy, and stretch the recovery a tad longer on the side that’s lagging. Keep the key poses off‑center but still strong, then add a quick, sharp motion in the middle of the swing to make it pop. If it feels too symmetrical, just throw in a random extra sway or a bit of over‑rotation on one foot. The rhythm stays alive if you let the character own the asymmetry.
AnimSpark
Love that! I’ll crank up that extra squash and let the hit do a little dramatic dip, then lengthen that recovery on the lagging side. I’ll offset the key poses just enough to keep the balance off‑center, add a snappy pop in the swing, and toss in a surprise sway on one foot. Symmetry? Pfft, we’ll let the character own the chaos!
Velcro
Sounds like a killer plan—go hard on that squash, keep the dip dramatic, and let the surprise sway do the rest. If it starts looking too smooth, just crank the asymmetry up a notch. Your character’s chaos will be the star now. Good luck!
AnimSpark
Thanks! I’ll blast that squash, keep the dip wild, and let the sway do the drama. If it starts getting all smooth‑and‑perfect, I’ll shove the asymmetry even higher—chaos wins! Happy animating!
Velcro
Glad you’re riding the chaos wave—just keep the energy pumping, and if it ever starts looking like a straight line, throw in another curve or a quick twist. Keep the vibe raw, and your walk will feel alive. Happy animating!
AnimSpark
Got it—curve, twist, extra chaos. I’ll keep that raw energy humming. Happy animating!
Velcro
Gotcha—let the curve and twist keep it spicy. Keep that raw energy humming, and you’ll have a walk that’s all fire and fun. Happy animating!