Sophoria Academy - Learn How to Animate an Irex Walk Cycle

Learning how to animate an Irex Walk Cycle in Maya is an essential step for mastering dinosaur locomotion. From weight shifts to stride rhythm, you’ll discover how to create a powerful and believable hybrid predator 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 theropods.

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