Quadruped Locomotion Explained - and Some Fun With Rusty...

Rusty explains Quadruped Locomotion

How do quadrupeds walk? On four legs? Or on two? We decided to seek a little assistance from Rusty, the official mascot of Bucks New University,  to help us figure it all out. Animation course leader Alex Williams got Rusty to demonstrate how real deer walk, trot and run. Sort of.

Quadruped Locomotion

Watch this short video to really understand the complexities of animal locomotion.  Or not.






Kalim Momen as Rusty 
Rusty was played by our very own animator Kalim Momen.  You can read all about his experience here.

Animal & Creature Animation

Gorilla animation by Michael Davies

To see some more useful resources on how to learn the art of animal and creature animation, follow the links below:

• How to Plan an Animal or Creature shot
• How to use live action reference to plan animation
• Best horse rigs for Maya animators
• Stuart Sumida on Animal Locomotion
• DreamWorks and the making of "How to Train Your Dragon"
• Quadruped Locomotion with "Rusty" (just for fun)
• Animation Apprentice Animals & Creatures Reel
• Greenscreenanimals.com
• How to Animate Quadruped Transitions
• Dragon in Flight Tutorial

For more on the experience of studying at Bucks New University, come and visit us at one of our Open Days,  take a virtual tour of one of our animation studios, check out what our students think of our course, and see why we're ranked in the top 12 creative universities in the UK.