Anybody using armatures yet?

[chikega]

Gosh ... I'm still trying to wrap my head around Bloat and Metaeffectors ... but, I think I'm getting it. Ah yes... documentation ... the devil is in the details. Armatures looks very cool though.

I'm sure you've already seen Fred's videos on Armatures - nice overview:

http://www.projectmessiah.com/x2/videos.htm

[chikega]

I know one great use for Armatures will be for custom control rigs. I understand that Taron et al are using it to develop face rig controls similar to what Antropus has done using Maya:

http://www.antropus.com/english/framenov.htm

I believe his animation has made it to the front page - awesome character animation.

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=104991

Even C4d'ers are breaking out MOCCA to develop some rudimentary custom control rigs that are looking promising:

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104204

It seems to be the trend and everyone seems to be referring to Jason Osipa's custom facial rigs in his new book, "Stop Staring: Facial Modeling and Animation Done Right".

http://www.jasonosipa.com/JasonOsipa_Main.htm

I've ordered me a copy :)

[Grgeon]

hey Chikega,
I have that book, and am planning on doing a similar setup in messiah. I think Joe Cosman calls it Synoptic View Controls. Great book btw. I'll let you know how it goes.

George

[chikega]

Originally posted by Grgeon
hey Chikega,
I have that book, and am planning on doing a similar setup in messiah. I think Joe Cosman calls it Synoptic View Controls. Great book btw. I'll let you know how it goes.

George

Please do. I'm looking forward to seeing some real life examples using Armatures in messiah.

My book should be coming any day now. :)

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