This free 3D animation course is designed for beginners who want to learn how to create strong and believable character poses using industry-standard tools like Maya or Blender. It focuses on the foundational principles of posing that are essential for all animators.

The course begins with an introduction to character posing and why it is a critical part of animation. It explains how good posing communicates emotion, personality, and storytelling even in a single frame. Learners are guided through the basics of working in 3D software and understanding how to manipulate a character’s rig effectively.

A major focus is on body mechanics and structure, teaching how weight distribution, balance, and anatomy affect realistic posing. Students also learn how to create clear silhouette shapes that make poses easy to read and visually appealing.

The course introduces animation principles such as exaggeration, anticipation, and line of action, helping learners create more dynamic and expressive poses. It also emphasizes iteration and refinement, showing how small adjustments can significantly improve the final result.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to create strong, expressive character poses in either Maya or Blender, building a solid foundatio