Character-Animation

Tutorials

The following tutorials introduce you to the fundamentals of character animation using 3ds
Max 's biped system. You will learn how to create and control a virtual skeleton, which will
drive the motion of your character.

Features Covered in This Section

■ Adjusting your biped with Figure Mode.

■ Applying Physique.

■ Creating a walk cycle using Footsteps.

■ Creating and editing a generated walk cycle using Footsteps.

■ Setting keys in freeform mode.

■ Combining animation clips to create an animated sequence.

■ IK linking different biped limbs to objects.

■ Animating multi-legged creatures.

Biped Quickstart

This tutorial introduces you to the elements of the built-in character animation

features in 3ds Max and the workflow for some of its most important features.

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