Sophoria Aacademy - How to Animate a Tiger Walk Cycle

Learn How to Animate a Tiger Walk Cycle in Maya

Animating a quadruped such as a tiger is one of the most rewarding challenges in 3D animation. From subtle weight shifts to the rhythm of each stride, creating a lifelike walk cycle requires careful 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 tiger walk cycle step by step inside Maya. You’ll discover how to read references, work with curves, and refine body mechanics for convincing motion.

Create Portfolio-Ready Quadruped Animations

By completing this course, you’ll produce a studio-quality tiger walk cycle that demonstrates your ability to animate realistic quadrupeds in Maya. This project is ideal for adding to your demo reel, impressing potential recruiters, or expanding your skillset for careers in VFX, animation, or game development.