IK Fingers

• What:

  • each finger is a 3-link IK chain with a target parented to the hand
  • Preferred angle animation on distal joint

• For:

  • Maintaining contact or gripping
  • Directional movement of fingers

• Pros

  • More natural attachment behavior with little work
  • Adds illusion of movement to gripping hands

• Cons

  • IK movement needs extra keys for arc motion