What you'll learn
Animate a believable giraffe walk cycle in Autodesk Maya
Understand tall quadruped biomechanics and balance mechanics
Control long neck, spine, and torso motion during locomotion
Build strong blocking poses that establish rhythm and weight
Refine animation curves for clean, controlled splined motion
Add secondary animation for realism and fluidity
Polish a walk cycle to demo-reel-ready quality

Requirements
Maya 2019 or later installed - (Try Maya for free for 30 Days)
Basic familiarity with Autodesk Maya interface and keyframing
A willingness to study reference and refine animation carefully
Passion for creature or quadruped animation