3D World

HOW DO I USE THE SPLINE IK’S ADVANCED TWIST TOOLS IN MAYA?

Antony Ward replies

Animators require more and more from their rigs these days. As characters and creatures become more detailed and realistic, they are expected to give more believable performances, which means the controls needed to animate them must keep up.

When constructing a rig, there are times when a basic forward kinematics setup just won’t do, so inverse kinematics is the only option. The problem with a basic IK setup is it can be

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from 3D World

3D World2 min read
Can I Bake Maps In Nomad Sculpt?
Imagine you have a 3D model of a character in your software. You've painted details like the skin pores, fabric patterns, and even dirt smudges directly onto the surface. You may have even sculpted high-definition details too. Instead of calculating
3D World1 min read
Novel Thinking For Simulations
Konrad reveals: “After Cate Randa sees the bus go over the edge in episode 101, getting the timing right was dfficult, so the team had to cheat objects ahead and behind the bus to get the smoke reacting at the right time, and then closing up behind t
3D World1 min read
Welcome
It never ceases to amaze me how certain characters continue to thrive, even after some less than critically acclaimed instalments. This issue we take a good look at one of the most perennial cult characters out there, Godzilla, who has returned to ou

Related Books & Audiobooks