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fb_WaistControl

This effect provides automated control of the waist of a character to assist in the animation or blocking of animation. In addition, numerous controls and settings have been added to allow this effect to not restrict the animator.

Revision History

Interface
animate interface

Demo and Licensing:
To demo "fb Waist Control" download the Zip Archive and install. When running without a valid license the effect is restricted to frame 0. This will provide you with the ability to test the effect and to try the effect on existing rigs. A sample rig with setup tutorial is included in the ZIP archive.

Limitations:
This effect will not control a character using messiah's "auto rig".
Heading automation needs to be disabled for 360 turns when using world coordinates setting for controls.


Screenshots
Standing Turning
Lean Forward Hip Bank

Videos:
fb_Waist Control
Video 1 (7.2MB AVI wmv9)
Video 2 (2.1MB AVI wmv9)



Revision History

2.1
Fixed bias and lean error. These controls where not holding the proper orientation when the target turned.

2.0
First public release

Resource Files

fb_WaistControl 2.1
Downloadable zip package

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Purchase



Videos

Video 1
    (7.2MB AVI wmv9)
Video 2
    (2.1MB AVI wmv9)


Related Links

Messiah
Zoogono