This week focused on pushing the body mechanics shot further into polish, while still reviewing both stepped and spline versions alongside reference. The goal was to refine the motion while keeping the original intent and weight intact.
I concentrated on smoothing transitions, cleaning up arcs, and improving timing without losing the clarity established in blocking. Comparing the spline pass with the stepped version helped ensure the movement still felt grounded and physically believable.
This stage highlighted how important it is to polish carefully and deliberately, building on strong foundations rather than overworking the animation.