Glossary
In footstep animation, character studio can create three types of gaits; walk, run, or jump.
In a walk, at least one foot is always in contact with the ground. The periods when one or both feet are in contact with the ground are known as support periods.
In running, there is a period between each support period in which the body is airborne.
Jumping is a special case of running. Both feet are in contact with the ground at the same time, or airborne at the same time.