How to use squash and stretch animation techniques in Maya

In this animation lesson we will learn how to breathe life into a simple animation in Maya by adding squash and stretch. Squash and stretch and classic principles of animation that add realism and character to models. If you want to be a Maya animator, you need to learn these principles and how to apply them to the characters and objects you plan to animate in Maya. This tutorial will explain how to use squash and stretch and specifically the tools within Maya that will help you achieve them when animating in 3D.