[info-performer] Inverse Kinematics in Animation

From: Kejian Jin (kjin++at++CS.UCLA.EDU)
Date: 09/17/2002 08:34:09

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>
> Hi to all,
> i need an example ( C++ on Linux Red Hat 7.3 ) or method to move ( rotate
> or
> transalte or both ) a single part of an OBJ file. In histance, taking
> cow.obj file, i need to rotate only the horns on the cow's head ( not
> separatelly).
> I have already select the single groups, and i get the group's name. Could
> you give me any suggestion ?
> Thanks . :)

According to you description, it seems that you want to
do animation. There is one technique in computer graphics
called "Inverse Kinematics". You may need to use this
technique in achieving your goal.
Good luck.

ken

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