Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 02-11-2008 , 10:36 PM
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rigging an elephant trunk

How on earth do you rig an elephants trunk? i need it to move in all directions and bend in any spot and I need it to be able to curl up

I have no idea how to do this........
any ideas?

# 2 02-11-2008 , 11:53 PM
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Put in the necessary amount of joints you require and use spline IK for the movement

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