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How to Create Robotic Arms in Blender

Polyfjord via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to create Doc Ock-inspired robotic arms in Blender in this comprehensive tutorial. Model and rig the arms, attach them to a motion capture animation, and explore techniques for joint segment modeling, arm shape creation, inverse kinematics setup, and claw design. Discover the process of assembling the robotic arm, importing motion capture data, and attaching the arm to a human model. Gain insights into duplicating the arm, creating cinematic shots, and understanding the limitations of the setup. Perfect for 3D artists and animators looking to enhance their Blender skills and create impressive robotic arm animations.

Syllabus

Hello, Peter
Modeling the joint segments
Creating the arm shape
Rigging the arm
Inverse Kinematic setup
Modeling and rigging the claw
Robotic arm assembly
Importing motion capture
Attaching the arm to the human
Duplicating the arm
Cinematic shots
Limitations of the setup
PART 2 coming soon!

Taught by

Polyfjord

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