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Clavicles
Necessary for realistic motion
- The CGI standin for the scapula
- Can't raise elbow above shoulder without 'em!
- Important for communicating flow of power
Simple FK
- Pro:
- Simplicity
- Independent control of shoulder tension
- Cons:
- FK key synchronization;
- detaches shoulder from arm chain
Simple IK
- Included in arm IK chain
- Tweak using animated preferred angles or stiffness
- Pro:
- Great for continuous tension
- Con:
- No direct control
- IK planarity problems
Character Rigging Best Practices copyright 2006 Steve Theodore