Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
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--IK handle whole skeleton?
IE: fingers, spine, legs, arms, jaw, tail, wings, pretty much everything?
let me know what you think
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As a rule, arms (and even spines) are best controlled through FK. One BIG problem with IK on parts other than the legs is that it is very difficult to control with accuracy, and unless one puts a LOT of work into adjusting curves, one will get "floaty" animation.
Hands/fingers are best controlled via set driven key.
Having said all of that, I don't suppose there is any harm in trying IK on fingers. For all I know it might actually work wonders, but I imagine it would work best on a "close-up" arm rather than a fully rigged "general purpose" character. Of course, it would be a right b*tch to control!!!
Hope all that helps!
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