Hello Wayne! A question about your method translating the character through world space: Couldn't one try to get all th...

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Hello Wayne! A question about your method translating the character through world space: Couldn't one try to get all the animation done of the bipedal character first then once he's finished simply use the Root of Rivet's rig to translate him across the space instead of using his torso? You could use empties as guides for the feet moving along the space. Is this the wrong way to go about this? Thank you!

Answer 1 · 2016-12-27T13:39:31Z

Wayne Dixon replied December 27, 2016 1:39pm

I think that sounds like it would be the same as the 'walk in place' from the previous video. This method here is the way you would actually do it for a real production...but it wouldn't be a cycle. Well you could start with a cycle but then vary it up so the character is walking and acting at the same time (if that makes sense).

Answer 2 · 2016-12-27T16:17:18Z

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replied December 27, 2016 4:17pm

I see your point! I was just having a bit of trouble following along and thought of a temporary way of doing it but I will attempt this way as well for good practice!

Answer 3 · 2016-12-27T23:35:16Z

Wayne Dixon replied December 27, 2016 11:35pm

This way is much harder so if you struggle - just do it in place. Then practice, practice, practice.