Chapter 4
Creative Blend Shape Techniques
Blend shapes are a type of deformer most commonly used to create facial expressions for characters. I find them to be an indispensable tool for creating a wide variety of nifty effects. They are easy to set up, use, and edit. In this chapter, you’ll learn a few techniques for using blend shapes in uncommon ways to create some cool effects.
Chapter Contents
- Create an Interactive Blend Shape Rig
- Combine Blend Shapes and Other Deformers to Create Swimming Plankton
- Automate Blend Shape Sequences Using MEL
Create an Interactive Blend Shape Rig
The first challenge in this chapter involves creating an abstract ...
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