How do I animate a model in 3DS MAX?

[loopy1782]

Hi, I downloaded the "Sonic Generations Platinum Rig"that silvicthdx / Darksonicmaster100 put up to download, and I am wondering how to animate the model in 3DS MAX.

Thanks.

[SonicHyuga]

*raises finger to say something*

*decides against it*

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It's easier than you think. You're going to have to watch tutorials on YouTube.

[XxSuperShadicxX]

For movement, just use the w,e and r keys, or maybe e,r and t, I forget. Those control translation, rotation, and scaling. For keyframes, click the key button thingy at the bottom, and then auto key or whatever.

[loopy1782]

@ SonicHyuga, Thanks I will watch some tutorials on YouTube.

@ XxSuperShadicxX, Thanks for the start.

[nytrofactor]

sigh,select a bone,move keyframe, rotate/translate bone,trust me its way better then fragmotion

[XxSuperShadicxX]

Jan 5, 2012 8:23:49 GMT -5 nytrofactor said:

sigh,select a bone,move keyframe, rotate/translate bone,trust me its way better then fragmotion

not really. In fragmotion, you can rotate the bone, and rotate it locally. In 3ds max, you just rotate it around the axiis or the ball thingy. Also, if you select multiple things, it locates a middle between everything, and the bones rotate around that, automatically translating it. I find it much easier to animate in fragmotion. Even selecting bones is easier.

[loopy1782]

Jan 5, 2012 16:46:00 GMT -5 XxSuperShadicxX said:

Jan 5, 2012 8:23:49 GMT -5 nytrofactor said:

sigh,select a bone,move keyframe, rotate/translate bone,trust me its way better then fragmotion

not really. In fragmotion, you can rotate the bone, and rotate it locally. In 3ds max, you just rotate it around the axiis or the ball thingy. Also, if you select multiple things, it locates a middle between everything, and the bones rotate around that, automatically translating it. I find it much easier to animate in fragmotion. Even selecting bones is easier.

I agree, fragmotion is easier to animate in. Can I make a animation in fragmotion, then view the animation in 3DS Max?

[samcrossette]

Jan 5, 2012 18:43:40 GMT -5 loopy1782 said:

Jan 5, 2012 16:46:00 GMT -5 XxSuperShadicxX said:

not really. In fragmotion, you can rotate the bone, and rotate it locally. In 3ds max, you just rotate it around the axiis or the ball thingy. Also, if you select multiple things, it locates a middle between everything, and the bones rotate around that, automatically translating it. I find it much easier to animate in fragmotion. Even selecting bones is easier.

I agree, fragmotion is easier to animate in. Can I make a animation in fragmotion, then view the animation in 3DS Max?

Not totally sure but I think it's impossible

[Encoder [WantaPS]]

Might be an idea to ask XxSSxX.

[XxSuperShadicxX]

the new fragmotion. export as .fbx. it may or may not work. its random according to some testers.

[Marble (LS5)]

It is much easier to work with 3DS Max, and its easy-to-use features add to it. FragMotion is honestly more useful for converting file formats and exporting MDL files, which can be useful. Overall, though, 3DS Max is easier and more powerful in almost every way.

[loopy1782]

I got another question. Is there a auto-animate feature in 3DS Max, (or any other application)? What I mean is, let's say I want to rotate sonic's head, it there a animation feature that records how fast I rotate his head and animates it at the same time?

[nytrofactor]

yes its called auto key

[Relentless Scorpion (ssh)]

u get a model with absolutely no idea how to use it LoL

[loopy1782]

Jan 6, 2012 15:56:10 GMT -5 Relentless Scorpion (ssh) said:

u get a model with absolutely no idea how to use it LoL

It's a learning process, and now I am doing some basic animations in Max with this model, which I may or may not show off. Depends if I want to or not.