Skin Weighting Problems...

Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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# 1 08-04-2013 , 08:48 PM

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Join Date: Apr 2013

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I am extremely new at this so bear with me. xD

I'm modelling a character, and so far I've successfully weighted the feet, legs, hands and fingers, head and eyes without a hitch. But my torso and arms (which are just one shape) have been giving me difficulties.
I find that whenever I attempt to weight certain areas of the shape that other areas of it become affected. It'll randomly bulge or cave in, but will remain black in terms of the joint I'm currently working on. I'm completely bewildered as to what to do about it. :/ Anybody ever encountered this?

And if anyone wants a screenshot I can try and get one up.

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# 2 08-04-2013 , 10:47 PM

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Join Date: Feb 2004

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This is probably your problem. You can hold weights in the paint skin weights tool, and that should help you out: https://download.autodesk.com/us/maya...mber=d0e320596

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