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# 1 10-06-2007 , 08:11 PM

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hey this is some dude i am working on atm(i am not done with the modeling yet) how would i rig this? like for the bend of the arms i don't want it to smush ... does anyone have a good picture or help they can send me?

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# 2 11-06-2007 , 01:46 AM

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Theres lots of tutorials on rigging available on the net that should help you out, its not a simple thing to do though espcially when you come to painting weights and look to have FK/IK switchers onthe arms etc to make it easier to animate.

Like I said its not a simple task to do well, especially if you want the deformations to looks good.

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# 3 11-06-2007 , 02:46 AM

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As Steve said rigging is a time consuming and painful process especially when it comes to painting weights.

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# 4 11-06-2007 , 10:20 AM

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Yea i thought sooo..

thanks..

btw do you guys have a good link for it?

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# 5 11-06-2007 , 10:43 AM

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https://www.simplymaya.com/movie_page...html?tut_id=47

This Our pal Mikes one on Rigging. Kurt also has one for Low Poly, there is also stuff all over the net. Chk out 3D Buzz also for the free stuff.

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# 6 11-06-2007 , 02:04 PM

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I've adopted the digital tutors method of rigging, with a few modified bits to make it a bit more helpful to me, ive not seen mikes tutorial so I couldent comment

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