Basically, I'm wondering why anyone would use "Flexible binding" as opposed to "Region binding" for bones. Are there cases where Flexible binding is better, and, if so, what are they? TIAFlexible binding vs. Region binding
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Flexible binding vs. Region binding
Sorry if this is a newbie question, but... well, I'm a newb. Basically, I'm wondering why anyone would use "Flexible binding" as opposed to "Region binding" for bones. Are there cases where Flexible binding is better, and, if so, what are they? TIA
Basically, I'm wondering why anyone would use "Flexible binding" as opposed to "Region binding" for bones. Are there cases where Flexible binding is better, and, if so, what are they? TIA"We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further." - Richard Dawkins
Flexible binding was the forerunner to region binding, and I suspect it is partly kept for backwards compatibility. Version 5 is the first version with region binding, so maybe it will become the default in a future version.
However, flexible binding is great for more "rubbery" effects. You may not necessarily use it on a human-like character - it might be used, for example, for a tree moving in the wind.
The other thing to note is that using a hierarchy in the Layers panel means that flexible binding need not apply to a whole character or object. You might, for example, use region binding for everything but the arms of a character, and have the arms use flexible binding within their own sub-groups.
Think of it as an occasionally useful special effect rather than a complete alternative.
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Regards, Myles.
However, flexible binding is great for more "rubbery" effects. You may not necessarily use it on a human-like character - it might be used, for example, for a tree moving in the wind.
The other thing to note is that using a hierarchy in the Layers panel means that flexible binding need not apply to a whole character or object. You might, for example, use region binding for everything but the arms of a character, and have the arms use flexible binding within their own sub-groups.
Think of it as an occasionally useful special effect rather than a complete alternative.
.Regards, Myles.
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...Oh, my god! I LOVE Flexi-binding smoth/squishy results and I HOPE LM never (NEVER) abandon this feature in the future! All my work is based (and sure will be) on it, and I think this is one of the most atracive things that Moho can offer (to my at least), plus Flexible Binding is compatible too with Offet techinques and there is no reason to think that it's useless... Well, sorry but I'd only want to clarfy my poin of view about this issue... CIAO!Myles wrote:Flexible binding was the forerunner to region binding, and I suspect it is partly kept for backwards compatibility. Version 5 is the first version with region binding, so maybe it will become the default in a future version.
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Myles is right that flexible binding was there first, so it has been kept in for compatibility. There are a couple other benefits too:
* Flexible binding is easier to set up. With region binding, you need to be more careful about setting up bone strengths. Flexible binding often works quite well without even knowing about bone strength, making it easier to jump in and get started.
* Flexible binding does have a more rubbery, squishy look. Depending on the style you're after, this can be a good thing or a bad thing. It won't go away because that look is certainly useful in some cases.
* Flexible binding is easier to set up. With region binding, you need to be more careful about setting up bone strengths. Flexible binding often works quite well without even knowing about bone strength, making it easier to jump in and get started.
* Flexible binding does have a more rubbery, squishy look. Depending on the style you're after, this can be a good thing or a bad thing. It won't go away because that look is certainly useful in some cases.
One quick question that just popped into my head: How does bone strength apply to flexible binding? Aren't all points affected by a flexibly-bound bone (try saying that five times fast ) no matter what?
) no matter what?"We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further." - Richard Dawkins
Hey, I wasn't suggesting flexible binding go away - it definitely has its uses. However, for the region-binding-plus-bone-offset style of character setup it would be easier if region binding was the default rather than flexible. Maybe a preference setting for "default binding type for new bone layers" ?
Firstly, the bones closest to points affect them most - you can reduce the effect other bones have by introducing non-animating bones near the points you want to "stiffen".
Secondly, bone strength influences the effect different bones can have, so even if you have a nearby bone, a further-away bone can have a greater effect if it has a larger bone strength.
Well, that's how I understand it - possibly not completely correct, but hopefully it gives you a starting point.
Regards, Myles.
No. Flexible binding is a little more complex - it's a bit like interacting fields (not exactly magnetic fields, but something like that).Hookflash wrote:One quick question that just popped into my head: How does bone strength apply to flexible binding? Aren't all points affected by a flexibly-bound bone (try saying that five times fast
Firstly, the bones closest to points affect them most - you can reduce the effect other bones have by introducing non-animating bones near the points you want to "stiffen".
Secondly, bone strength influences the effect different bones can have, so even if you have a nearby bone, a further-away bone can have a greater effect if it has a larger bone strength.
Well, that's how I understand it - possibly not completely correct, but hopefully it gives you a starting point.
Regards, Myles.
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