CGTalk - joint orient tutes

zilla

01-26-2005, 10:14 PM

Hi I use Maya. Does anyone know some good tutes (or books/cds) on setting joint orientation (how/why) on complex rigs? I often find my rigs work great until I try a certain move and then the whole thing goes down in flames (a joint will pop when it gets to a certain angle etc).

cheers

seven6ty

01-26-2005, 10:22 PM

I once was wondering the same thing, but I haven't found many tutorials that go into this very deeply. It's more something I had to learn through trial and error on my own. But yeah, I too would love to look into any people might find.

digones

02-08-2005, 12:03 AM

hi guys,

I'm just started with rigging, and I found this: http://www.keegan3d.com/mel.html

there is a MEL script in that page wich I think it's really helpful on this issue. I do not understand exactly how a joint orientation should work, but as soon as I discover it I will be glad to share the info with anyone :)

cheers

zilla

02-08-2005, 12:53 AM

hey rodrigo! thanks for the heads up, it dosent really answer my question but it's a really nice script. I wrote an interface to do the same thing that dosen't look half as good (or work half as well)...I'm no coder:sad: so I think I'll use this one from now on!! thanks again!!:applause:

If I find an answer to my question I'll post it!!
cheers mate!

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