Pole Vectors: Pole Vector Control Objects

• Even if you use twist, PV has to live somewhere

• Typical Leg setup:

  • PV parented to foot control
  • Well ahead of the foot for safety
  • Only needs 1 or 2 DOF
  • Can be driven indirectly by parameters on foot

• Typical Arm setup:

  • PV parented to C-G or Torso
    • Torso better for “lockedâ€? poses, eg aiming
    • C-G better for balancing, reaching behavior
  • Needs all 3 DOF

• GUI tips:

  • Line indicator connecting control to elbow/knee for clarity
  • Control linked to elbow/knee with aim constraint
  • For knees, invisible PV driven by parameter on foot control