If you work in a studio where you are the only animator on a shot, The "Demystifying" series from Coloso has a reputation for being dense but practical. You won't get Hollywood studio secrets, but you will get a robust, repeatable pipeline.
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Animating a single character is already a challenge, but coordinating a scene with multiple characters can feel like a daunting "juggling act" . This blog post breaks down the core concepts from the Coloso course by Ere Santos , a seasoned animator with credits on Moana 2 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse . The Prep Phase: Setting the Foundation If you work in a studio where you
The hands don't resist gravity during handoff. Coloso Fix: The "Drag/Friction" setting on the Magnet node. When Char A lets go of an object, you can set "Inherit Velocity" to 0.2. The object doesn't instantly stop; it drifts slightly before Char B catches it. This micro-delay is what separates amateur from professional animation. Animating a single character is already a challenge,
Pay special attention to the module on Shared Motion Trails . The instructor shows how to turn on motion trails for both characters simultaneously, allowing you to visually see if their paths will cross or collide before you even render a frame.