In Maya 2022, trying to render a simple test animation using Arnold. render > render sequence.
I get the same frame rendered over and over. In the common tab, I have the frame/animation ext.
set to...

I'm having trouble while parenting joints together to build a skeleton.
Maya keeps generating these transform nodes into the outliner hierarchy.
They are very difficult to delete, because they are...

Is it preferable to have your mesh UV mapped, before you bind the skin ?

Is it a problem to place Keyframe animation right on the joint nodes?
Other than its a hassle for the animators to pick the joints ?