Moho Tutorial: 360° Body Turn and Character Turnaround
Follow Femtech’s Moho Pro body-turn lesson and practise front, side, back and three-quarter character views.
Video lesson & practice notes • Femtech Animation Studio
Video by Femtech Animation Studio. The notes below are a practice companion to the lesson.
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Before you begin
Start with a layered character you can edit comfortably. This lesson suits learners who already understand character layers and basic rigging. A turnaround shows the same character from several angles; use those views to keep the design consistent as you prepare the character for animation.
Plan the views
Use the video as your reference for the turnaround workflow. List the views you need before editing the artwork, and keep the character’s proportions consistent.
Organise the character layers
Name the head, torso, arms and legs clearly. Compare the layer organisation in the demonstration with your own project before adding more views.
Build and compare each angle
Work through the front, three-quarter, side and back views. Pause the demonstration when needed and check how the silhouette and facial features change with the viewing angle.
Follow the bones and switch-layer demonstration
Use the lesson to study how bones, rigging and switch layers support the character setup. Test each view separately so you can spot misplaced parts or an incorrect layer order.
Preview the turn
Review the sequence of views and look for sudden changes in proportions or clothing placement. Refine the artwork and rig, then save a short preview.
Try it yourself
Create a turnaround sheet with front, three-quarter, side and back views of one simple character. Compare the head size, shoulder height, clothing details and colours across the views. Preview a short turn, correct one visible jump and save both the artwork and your test animation.
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