Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Newbie Sensory Overload
I can imagine that if you're new to IK and/or
IK Booster, all the information in this chap-
ter may seem a bit overwhelming. Don't
worry. In time, you'll find yourself talking
about IK, FK, and IKB as if they were the
most natural things on earth. The important
thing is not to be overwhelmed by the tools
and options available.
You may not at first completely under-
stand
why
things are done a certain way, but
you will find that once you've gone through
the process, a lot more of it will make sense
in retrospect.
And once you start actually
using
a rig-
ging you've made, you'll experience a
whole lot of “Ah, now I see why we did
that.”
So, remember not to worry. None of us
came into this world already knowing how
to pontificate on the intricacies of inverse
kinematics — we
all
had to pick up this
information somewhere on our journeys.
Your greatest asset, throughout your
entire life, will be your ability to find the
solutions you seek yourself.
Every question or problem can be bro-
ken down into ever more simple bits that
you can more easily master.
If you find yourself feeling stuck, take a
step back to where you
do
feel confident
about what you know. Seek out the
resources that can help you understand the
smaller component parts of what you are
seeking to learn (topics, online resources,
and exploring functional examples where
these elements are used well).
Knowing you can find the way to get
yourself to where you want to be is one of
the most powerful realizations you can
come to in a lifetime.
