skeletons and deformations

[SheepFactory]

the web is full of tutorials about this subject but i found out long ago that the best way to learn bones and deformation is to practice with them and learn how they behave in certain situations.

as far as training goes , i would recommend training from gnomon , their kinematics tapes are awesome.

good luck

A|i

[Dragonius]

ta, i forgot about them tapes, course i now need a tape player...

trail and error the only way then...:eek:

[Dragonius]

saying that, people should still have methods that they follow and so on...

[SheepFactory]

if you have a specific problem , i'll try to help but , i really cant generalize bones and deformation in one message ;)

that said here is my basic workflow

1-) i check out anatomy pages if i am going a real character.

2-)draw bones (rotation order set to none)

3-)arrange their local rotation axis because after you draw they get messed up.

4-)put the controls on it (ie:set driven keys , expressions , etc)

5-) bind it to the geometry (easier said than done ;) )

6-)enjoy

hope that gives you a idea

A|i

[Dragonius]

yah, its 5 i have a problem with... and where tips would come in useful...

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