Character week begins with the APEX Scene Animate SOP. This will be very new for many people. Don't worry - this node can be used with existing rigs that come with Houdini or are in the Content Library.



Here is another tutorial that uses that node: How to Pose and Animate Electra [www.sidefx.com]

This lesson uses the Electra rig which comes with Houdini. You can also use other characters found in the Content Library [www.sidefx.com].

Day 18

AM 18 APEX Scene Animate

Sound ON!

Day 18 APEX Scene Animate

Day 18 - APEX animation

It was interesting to discover this new process. Now I'l need to jump into building the rig by myself

Day18 APEX Scene Animate SOP

Day 18 - APEX animation

I got the ragdoll example setup to work with my own ragdoll using the hive ragdoll video. APEX was a lot to take in for one evening, but once it's out of beta I think it would offer some great features. I'm super excited for it!

The joints are a bit snappy, not sure why. Had a tough time with karma, but i got it.

This was the first thing I thought of when seeing the electra test object. I wanted to get at least one of my Mardini projects animated. It's fitting that it was for an animation challenge haha.




My Submission [vimeo.com]

Hi! This is my entry for APEX Scene Animate.

Made with Greyscalegorilla+



Here is a little breakdown video:



Node:



I hope you like it, cheers!

chicken animation - not quite what I was going fo, but trying to catch up bit...
Not sure why the texture didn't apply in Solaris!?

Frame 37 - albino looking chicken, eh?

Day18 APEX Scene Animate SOP