Introduction to Rigging for Animation
Space Switches
A course by joseantoniomartinmartin , Lead Character TD and Rigger
About the video: Space Switches
Overview
“In this last lesson we will add 'space switches', which are contraints to controls from several other elements of the rig, which can be controlled by animation. ”
In this video lesson joseantoniomartinmartin addresses the topic: Space Switches, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Rigging for Animation. Learn to create the basic controls of a human character.
Partial transcription of the video
“Although we could claim that we've completed a fundamental control rig. our focus now shifts to space switches. These mechanisms enable animators to select specific controls for enhanced flexibility and precision in their work. which influence they want different parts of the rig to exert on a control. For instance. consider the wrist: animators can decide if the wrist control should be influenced by torso movement or remain unaffected. Alternatively. they might prefer the wrist to respond when the entire rig shifts. or keep the leg's movement it to be affected when the entire rig moves. or...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Rigging for Animation
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joseantoniomartinmartin
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Jose Antonio Martín has been working as Lead Character TD for almost a decade. During this time, he has developed professionally as a rigger and character TD in companies including Framestore and MPC, which has paved the way to participate in blockbusters such as Gravity (Oscar winner for best VFX), Guardians of the Galaxy, Paddington, Edge of Tomorrow, Terminator Genesis, Suicide Squad, Independence Day: Resurgence, and Ghost in the Shell.
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