- Now let's go ahead and set up stretch using nodes.…It's going to be a little bit of a different process,…a little bit more visual but it should work…just about the same as expressions.…So, what we need to do is open up the node editor.…Now, there are two places you can find this.…One is in the Hypershade window…and here is a node editor here…but because I'm working on a small screen…this probably won't be able to be seen by you.…So, I'm going to get you to go ahead…and use the other node editor…and that's under Windows, Node Editor.…Nice big window that we can see.…
So, I'm going to go ahead and start adding in nodes.…Now, if you haven't used the node editor before,…basically it's a way to connect things together…and also do operations on them,…such as multiplication, decisions, all that sort of thing.…There's a lot you can do in this node editor.…So, I'm going to talk you through the process as I go,…but let's go ahead and just get started.…Now, the first thing we need to do is add in…all the objects we're going to be using.…
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9/24/2015- Creating stretchy joints with expressions and the Node Editor
- Adding spine stretch
- Setting up IK/FK switching
- Manipulating faces with blend shapes
- Skinning the character
- Creating controls for facial animation
- Rigging the eyes
- Testing the rig with a simple animation
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome27s
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1. Creating Stretchy Joints
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Basic stretch theory3m 26s
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Setting up the leg joints4m 40s
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Measuring the joint chains4m 43s
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Finalizing leg chains3m 43s
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2. Creating Stretchy Spines
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Adding spine stretch6m 58s
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3. Setting Up FK/IK Switching
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Basic FK/IK switching theory2m 30s
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Wiring up the FK/IK rig8m 14s
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Adding in stretch3m 27s
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Finalizing the arm4m 28s
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4. Skinning and Blend Shapes
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Skinning the character2m 37s
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Adjusting skin weights8m 46s
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5. Facial Rigging
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Controlling eyelids5m 17s
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Wiring custom sliders6m 20s
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Rigging the eyes6m 39s
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Controlling the teeth7m 38s
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6. Testing
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Cleaning up the rig3m 15s
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Animating a simple test3m 30s
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Conclusion
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Next steps19s
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