Pixel Art Class - 8 Directional Walk [Part 2]

Heya Pals!

This is part 2 of the 8-Directional Walking tutorial. In this video we cover the remaining 4 base animations that we need to complete the set. This video was a tough one to edit because the raw footage is 2 hours long with lots of silence while I chip away at each angle. So let me know if the editing is too hard to follow or too boring to watch. I appreciate your feedback!

- Adam

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Flattening the Reference Animation
1:50 - North East Walk
11:32 - North Walk
21:18 - South East Walk
30:11 - South Walk
35:05 - Animation Review
36:40 - Next Steps
38:30 - Outro

Music:

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Later, pals!

[arcanealchemist]

you know a tutorials good when you can skip back to the part youre struggling with hours later, play it, and not be confused. thanks so much for this resource!

[EddyVinck]

Just wanted to say that your pixel art videos have been really insightful, well structured and practical. I started with pixel art like 2 weeks ago (I’m a web developer wanting to make some games) and have been binge watching your content when I didn’t feel like just having a go at animations like these without knowing what I’m doing 😆 I think it was the right call, I learned a lot! So thank you 😊 I’ll be pulling up your videos while working on my own art and animations for sure!

[RoseRainblood]

Your animation videos have been a valuable learning resource for me, and I was particularly excited to watch this video because I attempted 8-directional walking myself a few months ago. It took me a while to figure out as someone who is relatively new to the world of animation, so it's fascinating to see how you did it!

[lance]

I have been fighting through this process lately with more high res illustrated sprites. Your videos helped me take it back to basics and find the underlying issues with the feel. Thanks a bunch!

[Drumknott]

Yes please I'd love to see this animated in Unity! I'm going to give this a shot but I might try a simpler 4 frame walking animation first 😅

[mitch]

ngl I feel intimidated when I see the process involved in animating a character but I'll get there someday, your videos are extremely useful. Thanks

[vincebilotti]

most helpful tutorial series ive ever seen

[perropatata]

Thank you, I was looking for this and the YouTube Bell rang!

[nicoo.caballero]

I literaly need more top-down tutorials

[yorkipudd]

I presume it's under 200 likes because you can only like once but have to watch twice at least.
Great stuff. Many thanks!

[PengPengPengPengPengPeng]

These videos are the best resources going

[Beloff]

Man thank you so much for all your vids, they’re all fantastic and super useful

[endergame]

personally i made the gap between the legs shorter because its a walk animation after all, awesome tutorial non the less!

[underscoreviolet]

I’m convinced you’re actually pixel Jesus

[ThePixelExpedition]

Thank you for part 2! A fantastic tutorial for those animation essentials.

[JakobTheQuizGuy]

Looks great, you're a skilled pixel artist!

[AcidMonkie]

I would love to see a Unity implementation!

[noidmanic]

how did you reserve / make NW and SW directional walk? Dont know how to even if I pause/start + rewatch it

[lucasbird]

Hey, great tutorial! I really liked it! I have a question: What program are you using to create and animate your pixel art? Is it paid? Could you recommend a program for me to get started, please?

[Arko_]

the video is very helpful, whats the color pallet you are using?