another rotation point question

Gnaws · Post by **Gnaws** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:14 am

Is there a way to move the center point for just a few selected points?

I understand that GreyKid doesn't use bones as much as point animation which made me wonder. Could I set a custom point of rotation for a few selected points?

IOW - could I move the crosshairs for the cuff up around the elbow area?

For a few out there...I know..."There he goes again with his &*@! custom rotation point again!!"

sorry.

Touched · Post by **Touched** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:21 am

With Fazek's modification of the rotation tool, you can.

rplate · Post by **rplate** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:02 am

Touched wrote:With Fazek's modification of the rotation tool, you can.

Does that allow one to move the point of rotation such as you can in flash?

Where is this tool found and how is it used?

Touched · Post by **Touched** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:27 am

Yes. With it, you can select any arbitrary points, and move the crosshairs to anywhere you want, and the points will rotate around those crosshairs.

That tool, and many others, are located here. http://www.firkafilm.com/moho/index.html

I highly recommend them. I never use the original versions of the tools anymore, and I've removed them from my tools palette.

rplate · Post by **rplate** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 11:12 pm

Touched wrote:Yes. With it, you can select any arbitrary points, and move the crosshairs to anywhere you want, and the points will rotate around those crosshairs.

That tool, and many others, are located here. http://www.firkafilm.com/moho/index.html

I highly recommend them. I never use the original versions of the tools anymore, and I've removed them from my tools palette.

WOW! That's fantastic. Point moition will never be the same again.
Separating all the arms, legs , feet, hands and all into groups will be just like using bones.

Well almost

Thank you, thank you, Shawn.
By the way, I love your Drowtales anniversary animation. And your NEW avatar.

Touched · Post by **Touched** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:52 am

You're welcome, and also pay attention to the modified magnet tool that's also in that collection. That magnet is designed to work only on selected points, and also has a mirrored axis mode.

Thank you also for the compliments.

Gnaws · Post by **Gnaws** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:39 pm

Touched wrote:With Fazek's modification of the rotation tool, you can.

Sweet baby jeezuz in a car seat!!! Those are awesome!! I really dig the modified "bind points" tool!!

Thanks, Man. And to you to Fazek, wherever you are!!!