Character Running Animation Tutorial in After Effects | Step-by-Step Beginner to Pro Part 01

Character Running Animation Tutorial in After Effects | Step-by-Step Beginner to Pro Part 01

Ag Motion Designs 63.8K subscribers
1.7K views · 2026-02-07 Motion Design
Learn how to create a smooth character running animation in Adobe After Effects step by step in this complete tutorial. 🚀
In this video, I’ll show you the proper workflow for character run cycle animation, including body movement, leg animation, arm swing, timing, spacing, and smooth motion principles.

This tutorial is perfect for beginners as well as intermediate motion designers who want to improve their character animation skills in After Effects — no plugins required.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

✔ Character run cycle basics
✔ Body bounce & weight shift
✔ Leg & arm animation techniques
✔ Timing & spacing for realistic motion
✔ Clean and smooth looping animation
✔ Professional character animation workflow

If you’re learning motion graphics, character animation, or After Effects animation, this video will help you level up fast.

🎯 Who Is This Video For?

Motion Graphics Beginners
After Effects Learners
Character Animation Enthusiasts
Designers & Animators


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