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Animated Character Objects

  1. Preview Thumbnail.
  2. Rotation:
  • Pivot the object on itself or enter a numerical value.
    Shift +click dragged with cursor limits the movement to a step of 15°.
  1. Height:
  • Using the slider or by entering a value in the field.

NB: When the slider is at the end, typing a higher numerical value allows the sizes to go beyond the end. The values will be updated accordingly.

  1. Color:
  • Use the menu to choose the clothing color.

Behavior

  1. Behavior:Use the menu to choose the character's attitude: standing, sitting, running, etc.

Shader:

  1. Shader
  • Choose the material to edit from the list.
  1. Reflection, Shininess, Bump:
  • Reflection: Drag the slider. When the diode is red, the texture reflects its environment. Double click on the red diode to cancel the effect.
  • Shininess: Drag the slider to make the material become bright or enter a value in the related field.
  • Bump: Drag the slider to apply bump to materials or enter a value in the related field. Double click on the red diode to cancel the effect.
  1. Mix Color:
  • Check and click on the selector to choose a color.

Coordinates

  1. X, Y, Z Coordinates
  • Position: Provides the x,y,z coordinates for the object's anchor point. Entering new values redefines the position.
  • Clicking on locks them and clicking on unlocks them.

Object Animation:

Working in the Timeline Window

Manipulating Paths in 2D View

List of Parameters that Can and Cannot be Animated

 

Artlantis User Guide : Animated Character Objects

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