Interacting with Objects

Autodesk 3ds Max Tutorials > Character Animation Tutorials > Biped Beyond the Basics >

This tutorial shows you how to animate a biped interacting with other objects.

The movement of the biped’s hands can control the movement of the second object, or the biped’s hands can be constrained to or animated by that other object. There are also lessons on creating the illusion of weight, and using In Place mode.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

Make hands and feet follow objects.
Simulate lifting and pushing heavy objects.
Work with props.
Look at an animated object.

Skill level: Intermediate

Time to complete: 2.5 hours

Files for This Tutorial

All the files necessary for this tutorial are provided on the program disc in the \tutorials\character_animation\interacting_with_objects directory. Before starting the tutorials, copy the \tutorials folder from the disc to your local program installation.

Lessons in This Tutorial

Making a Hand Follow an Object

Making Feet Follow Objects

Creating the Illusion of Weight

Using Props

Making the Biped Look at Objects

Using In Place Mode

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