Sophoria Academy - Learn How to Animate a Irex Run Cycle

Animating a dinosaur such as the Indominus Rex is one of the most thrilling challenges in 3D animation. From explosive strides to the balance of speed and weight, creating a lifelike run cycle requires sharp observation of reference and a solid understanding of biomechanics.

Guided by Jonathan Symmonds—Hollywood creature animator and co-founder of Sophoria Academy—you’ll learn how to build a realistic Irex run cycle step by step inside Maya. You’ll discover how to analyse references, refine animation curves, and control body mechanics to achieve convincing motion.