Perfect Walk Cycle Tutorial for Beginners in Krita ๐จ
Learn the 4-step process to animate a smooth walk cycle in Krita. Perfect for beginners! Dive into animation today.

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60.8K views โข May 7, 2024

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There are four steps to a walk cycle... Badum ts... Get it? Uhh, Hello? Is this mic on?! ๐จโจ Dive into the magical world of animation with our latest tutorial! ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ซ Learn how to master the art of crafting captivating walk cycles with Art Instructor Josh! ๐๏ธ๐ฌ From perfecting the Contact, Down, Passing, and Up poses to honing your skills in character proportions and consistency, this tutorial is your gateway to unleashing your creativity and bringing characters to life! ๐ป๐จ Subscribe now to unlock the secrets of animation and ignite your passion for storytelling through motion.
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๐ถ Music credits:
Music Provided by Dova Syndrome
ใใใใใฏใใญใณใฐใฟใคใ ็ใชBGM
๐จโ๐ป Artist software used:
https://krita.org/en/
Josh uses Krita but the method can be applied to most animation programs!
๐ Timestamps:
00:00 - Animating a Basic Sideview Walk Cycle
00:15 - Four Walk Cycle Demos (Form Only, Maneki-neko, Witch, Boxer)
00:58 - Step 1: Contact
01:52 - Step 2: Down Pose
02:31 - Step 3: Passing Pose
02:57 - Step 4: Up Pose
03:20 - Repeat Previous Steps (Opposite Feet)
03:28 - "Is Anatomy Important?"
03:51 - How to Track your Walk Cycle
04:32 - "What about the hands!?"
05:08 - Speed Draw/Anim Demo, Tips & Tricks
05:19 - Creating a Clean Base Model
06:03 - How to Mark Height Lines
06:21 - Layering the Animation
06:40 - Use the Lasso Tool for Efficiency!
07:30 - How to use the Base Model & Lasso for Consistency
07:56 - How to Switch the Feet
08:25 - Watch Your Animation (Srsly)
๐ฅ Other animation videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXMCmiT_wxA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGxNK5LjNsA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MDqj0oiF5I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTH3meW3o4E
Winged Canvas is an online art school based in Canada specializing in virtual art programs. Specializing in illustration, we are known for our Art Mentorship program and quirky art nerd culture. Our instructors are professional artists and designers with a passion for teaching and nurturing creativity, sharing our artistic skill sets and industry experience with others.
Interested in virtual art classes or working with an Artist Mentor? You can find out more about our online art studio at https://www.wingedcanvas.com/
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๐ด This video was made from our free arts education livestream! Watch it in full here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/9TFmB0tb_Yo
๐ฒ Did you know you can start learning art for FREE with our weekly livestreams?
https://www.youtube.com/@wingedcanvas/streams
๐จ Try a LIVE Virtual Art Class (2-for-1 promo for new students!)
https://www.wingedcanvas.com/trial-art-class
โ๏ธ Learn some serious art skills โ LIVE in our online classroom:
https://www.wingedcanvas.com/virtual-art-class
๐ช Sharpen your art skills with personalized critiques to create a winning portfolio! ๐ผ
https://www.wingedcanvas.com/art-portfolio-classes-online
๐ฅฐ A Patron of the Arts? Considering supporting the Winged Canvas Team!
https://www.patreon.com/WingedCanvas
๐คฉ Support the channel by becoming a YouTube member:
https://www.youtube.com/c/Wingedcanvas/membership
๐ค We want YOU in our Art Nerd Community:
https://discord.gg/wingedcanvas
๐ Connect with us on other platforms:
https://www.instagram.com/wingedcanvas/
https://www.facebook.com/wingedcanvas/
https://www.tiktok.com/@wingedcanvas/
๐ Make a donation to support Winged Canvas and FREE ART EDUCATION!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=A69KFG2BMPQ24
๐ Check out our Skillshare courses:
https://www.skillshare.com/user/winged_canvas
๐ Browse our Art Resources for Teachers:
https://bit.ly/artresourcesforteachers
๐ค Get our Free Art Resources!
Digital Art: https://bit.ly/resourcesdigitalart
Figure Drawing: https://bit.ly/figureresources
Anime: https://bit.ly/animeresources
๐ถ Music credits:
Music Provided by Dova Syndrome
ใใใใใฏใใญใณใฐใฟใคใ ็ใชBGM
๐จโ๐ป Artist software used:
https://krita.org/en/
Josh uses Krita but the method can be applied to most animation programs!
๐ Timestamps:
00:00 - Animating a Basic Sideview Walk Cycle
00:15 - Four Walk Cycle Demos (Form Only, Maneki-neko, Witch, Boxer)
00:58 - Step 1: Contact
01:52 - Step 2: Down Pose
02:31 - Step 3: Passing Pose
02:57 - Step 4: Up Pose
03:20 - Repeat Previous Steps (Opposite Feet)
03:28 - "Is Anatomy Important?"
03:51 - How to Track your Walk Cycle
04:32 - "What about the hands!?"
05:08 - Speed Draw/Anim Demo, Tips & Tricks
05:19 - Creating a Clean Base Model
06:03 - How to Mark Height Lines
06:21 - Layering the Animation
06:40 - Use the Lasso Tool for Efficiency!
07:30 - How to use the Base Model & Lasso for Consistency
07:56 - How to Switch the Feet
08:25 - Watch Your Animation (Srsly)
๐ฅ Other animation videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXMCmiT_wxA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGxNK5LjNsA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MDqj0oiF5I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTH3meW3o4E
Winged Canvas is an online art school based in Canada specializing in virtual art programs. Specializing in illustration, we are known for our Art Mentorship program and quirky art nerd culture. Our instructors are professional artists and designers with a passion for teaching and nurturing creativity, sharing our artistic skill sets and industry experience with others.
Interested in virtual art classes or working with an Artist Mentor? You can find out more about our online art studio at https://www.wingedcanvas.com/
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