Sophoria Academy - How to Animate an Elephant Walk Cycle in Maya

Learning how to animate an Elephant Walk Cycle in Maya is an essential step for mastering heavy quadruped locomotion. From weight distribution to stride rhythm, you’ll discover how to create a powerful and believable elephant walk.

Instructor Jonathan Symmonds, a senior creature animator with over 20 years of industry experience, guides you through biomechanics, curve refinement, and efficient workflows for animating large quadrupeds.

The elephant rig and lighting scene are included, helping you finish with a polished walk cycle ready for your demo reel.