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Centaur (zip) ; http://jp.joshpurple.com/CentaurRun.zip
In zip file; Centaur.rg3, CentaurRun.cmp, 3ds Max 2009 32bit Centaur.Max
A new rig. Created by copying and pasting parts together from other rigs (CAT makes this very fast and easy to do).
The thumb could use a little adjusting.
I'll post-up some other CentaurRun examples. I've received some great feedback on this centaur running motion, -as people have pointed out that a centaur might run in a number of different ways. If you are a centaur, or know someone who is, please feel free to post-up a video example 😄 .
Feedback on anything I've posted-up is always welcomed. Glad to help with any questions on it.
In zip file; Centaur.rg3, CentaurRun.cmp, 3ds Max 2009 32bit Centaur.Max
A new rig. Created by copying and pasting parts together from other rigs (CAT makes this very fast and easy to do).
The thumb could use a little adjusting.
I'll post-up some other CentaurRun examples. I've received some great feedback on this centaur running motion, -as people have pointed out that a centaur might run in a number of different ways. If you are a centaur, or know someone who is, please feel free to post-up a video example 😄 .
Feedback on anything I've posted-up is always welcomed. Glad to help with any questions on it.
This is a variation on the centaur running motion (zip) ; http://jp.joshpurple.com/CentaurRunLiftUp_cmp.zip
In zip, 'CentaurRunLiftUp.cmp.'
The change in the motion is a lifting-up of the ribcage, with the arms offset but attempting to match the galloping timing / action of the horse run.
In zip, 'CentaurRunLiftUp.cmp.'
The change in the motion is a lifting-up of the ribcage, with the arms offset but attempting to match the galloping timing / action of the horse run.
Base Human and Base Human Walk (zip) ; http://jp.joshpurple.com/BaseHumanWalk.zip
In zip; BaseHumanWalk.cmp , BaseHuman-4-2-2009.rg3 , scale.jpg , 3ds Max 2009 32 bit 'BaseHumanWalk.max'
Another attempt at an update on a BaseHuman rig and CATMotion walk cycle for it. This BaseHuman CAT rig has fingers (named) and one toe digit, along with Gizmos, on it. After putting the BaseHumanWalk.cmp on the rig, you may want to adjust the thumb's position. Hopefully this rig will help as a time saver for set-ups. In the Max file the CAT Gizmos, base, and foot platforms are in a separate layer from the CAT bones. Glad to help with any questions on it.
In zip; BaseHumanWalk.cmp , BaseHuman-4-2-2009.rg3 , scale.jpg , 3ds Max 2009 32 bit 'BaseHumanWalk.max'
Another attempt at an update on a BaseHuman rig and CATMotion walk cycle for it. This BaseHuman CAT rig has fingers (named) and one toe digit, along with Gizmos, on it. After putting the BaseHumanWalk.cmp on the rig, you may want to adjust the thumb's position. Hopefully this rig will help as a time saver for set-ups. In the Max file the CAT Gizmos, base, and foot platforms are in a separate layer from the CAT bones. Glad to help with any questions on it.
Winged Humanoid (zip) : http://jp.joshpurple.com/WingedHumanoid.zip
In zip; WingedHumanoidFlying.clp , WingedHumanoid.rg3 , scale.jpg , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene, "Winged Humanoid.max"
New rig, created by copying and pasting parts from other rigs. No CATMotion preset (yet), just a Clip (.clp) file for the animation. The flying animation is just a basic starting point. To get rid of the 'overly flapping / rotating' feathers (digits), double click on the CAT Palm and all of the digits will be selected (then you can deselect the Palm, select the key frames for the digits and delete them).
Notes / Tips; When I'm rendering these small gifs out, I turn-off; Render dia. > Renderer tab > Antialiasing > Filter Maps (just because the animations are so short, low quality, compressed, etc. & I'll forget about that setting 😄 ). Be sure to turn that setting back on if you want to use your Antialiasing Filter Maps. I've used the standard Max Layers to organize the rig parts and the gimzo's, etc.
If you use CATMotion with this rig, to get at the wing control -apart from the arms- (or for getting at any individual limb / multiple CAT parts, etc.), 'unlock' the lock icon next to the "Limbs" text under the motion curves, -you can select and adjust the individual limb values (see pic attached).
If you are using Abs Animation Layers and the Gizmo's, some nice CAT features (from the CAT Wiki) are;
More on the CAT Gizmo's here: http://cat.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/Applying_Manipulation_Gizmos
Not to forget the Layer Transform Nodes; http://cat.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/Layer_Transform_Nodes
In zip; WingedHumanoidFlying.clp , WingedHumanoid.rg3 , scale.jpg , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene, "Winged Humanoid.max"
New rig, created by copying and pasting parts from other rigs. No CATMotion preset (yet), just a Clip (.clp) file for the animation. The flying animation is just a basic starting point. To get rid of the 'overly flapping / rotating' feathers (digits), double click on the CAT Palm and all of the digits will be selected (then you can deselect the Palm, select the key frames for the digits and delete them).
Notes / Tips; When I'm rendering these small gifs out, I turn-off; Render dia. > Renderer tab > Antialiasing > Filter Maps (just because the animations are so short, low quality, compressed, etc. & I'll forget about that setting 😄 ). Be sure to turn that setting back on if you want to use your Antialiasing Filter Maps. I've used the standard Max Layers to organize the rig parts and the gimzo's, etc.
If you use CATMotion with this rig, to get at the wing control -apart from the arms- (or for getting at any individual limb / multiple CAT parts, etc.), 'unlock' the lock icon next to the "Limbs" text under the motion curves, -you can select and adjust the individual limb values (see pic attached).
If you are using Abs Animation Layers and the Gizmo's, some nice CAT features (from the CAT Wiki) are;
Creating Custom Gizmo Hierarchies
It is not necessary to link Gizmo objects to any part of the CATRig, although if you wish, this is not a problem. Often it is more interesting to link the gizmos together.
You can create hierarchies of Gizmos that reflect your desired navigation of the rig, rather than the actual hierarchies of the CATRig. You can link the ribcage gizmo directly to the Pelvis Gizmo and then quickly navigate your rig using the PageUp and PageDown buttons.
Defying the laws of Circular Dependencies
You are able to Link Gizmos together in ways that would normally cause a circular dependency in Max. You can, for example, link the Gizmo for the FootPlatform directly to the Gizmo for the Ankle without causing a circular dependency.
More on the CAT Gizmo's here: http://cat.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/Applying_Manipulation_Gizmos
Not to forget the Layer Transform Nodes; http://cat.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/Layer_Transform_Nodes
Mind Flayer (zip) ; http://jp.joshpurple.com/mindflayer.zip
In zip; MindFlayerCreep.cmp , MindFlayer.rg3 , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene, “Mind Flayer.max”
New rig. MindFlayerCreep.cmp created from modifying the "GameCharCreep" preset.
Glad to help with any questions on it.
In zip; MindFlayerCreep.cmp , MindFlayer.rg3 , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene, “Mind Flayer.max”
New rig. MindFlayerCreep.cmp created from modifying the "GameCharCreep" preset.
Glad to help with any questions on it.
LizardGreen (zip) ; http://jp.joshpurple.com/LizardGreen.zip
In zip; LizardGreen.rg3 , LizardGreenWalk.cmp , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene file "LizardGreen.max."
An older rig & motion preset I’ve updated to CAT3.31.
Glad to help with any questions on it.
In zip; LizardGreen.rg3 , LizardGreenWalk.cmp , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene file "LizardGreen.max."
An older rig & motion preset I’ve updated to CAT3.31.
Glad to help with any questions on it.
Hummingbird (zip) ; http://jp.joshpurple.com/hummingbird.zip
In zip; Hummingbird.rg3 , Hummingbird.cmp , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene file, "Hummingbird.max."
New rig (created from 'None,' > 'Create Pelvis,' etc. ). A very basic rig, but the 'Hummingbird.cmp' might be useful as an example of CAT Motion zero'd out (except for the wing movement). A CAT Motion layer zero'd out can help for keeping the feet still (when needed for flying or swimming rigs, etc.). It can also help to see how adjusting the CAT Motion values + / - from zero create movement on the different CAT rig parts.
Note: If you are going to render using this Max scene file, be sure to check the Render tab settings > Object Motion Blur (the Blur values are set very high).
In zip; Hummingbird.rg3 , Hummingbird.cmp , 3ds Max 2009 32bit scene file, "Hummingbird.max."
New rig (created from 'None,' > 'Create Pelvis,' etc. ). A very basic rig, but the 'Hummingbird.cmp' might be useful as an example of CAT Motion zero'd out (except for the wing movement). A CAT Motion layer zero'd out can help for keeping the feet still (when needed for flying or swimming rigs, etc.). It can also help to see how adjusting the CAT Motion values + / - from zero create movement on the different CAT rig parts.
Note: If you are going to render using this Max scene file, be sure to check the Render tab settings > Object Motion Blur (the Blur values are set very high).
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