If you interested in "key-frame animation techniques" than you may be interested in this article "Pose to Pose Pop-Through Animation".

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Igor

Thanks, Peter.

I got the impression that a different method was used, partly because the foot motions are more precise, but also because of the way the ad copy is worded on the Cartoon Motion Vol. 1 page. It says:

"In contrast to other iClone Motion Libraries made with real motion capturing - Cartoon Motion pack is made by professional animators using key-frame animation techniques."

It's these "key-frame animation techniques" I'm interested in, whether they're done in iClone itself or in some other package.

Are they documented, and if so, is Reallusion willing to share that documentation?

- Ron T.

Hi Ron

Most of the motion files are created using 3rd party software such as 3DS Max, MotionBuilder etc using mocap data which is then converted to iClone. There are some documents in the Developer Center that describe how to convert BVH and Biped animation data for use in iClone. You can find them in the section entitled New Whitepapers and Guides.

                                                                

Peter
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www.reallusion.com

I misunderstood what you were asking. I'm sure one of the more experienced iCloners will be able to answer your question. I'm still learning myself.

sjonesdc :hehe:

STILL LEARNING!!!

Thanks for the reply.

What I meant was, I'd like to find out how to do this type of non-feet-sliding animation from scratch, do my own motions. The package doesn't cover every gait I want at my disposal. Anyone know how?

- Ron T.

RiViT,

No sliding feet. Just apply the motion.

sjonesdc :hehe:

STILL LEARNING!!!

Hi All,

Have you seen the Cartoon Motion pack? Some brilliant walk/run cycles, etc. THIS is the type of animation I'm interested in creating. The feet are solidly planted for each step.

Are there any tutorials for how these were done?

Is it as simple as applying the principals outlined in the "Feet Sliding Through Floor: Fix it!" video by Kerzal?

Or is there more to it because the motion is horizontal instead of vertical?

So many questions... Does anyone know the answers?



- Ron T.