Kickstand's StretchMesh

StretchMesh is a new paradigm for surface deformation. By using a fast algorithm for relational vertex knowledge, smooth character deformations can be created quickly and with superior results over existing techniques. StretchMesh is implemented as a standard Maya deformer to work seamlessly with and enhance existing work flows.

http://kickstandlabs.com

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Animation
• CG
• 3D
• face
• facial
• character
• rigging
• setup
• Maya
• computer
• graphics
• animate
• plug-in
• muscle

[efeklensa]

Wow, amazing stuff.

[jokerfrown]

any of this coming to 3DS max? looks pretty useful

[vinthebeast]

@ggnastist How does this replace painting skin weights? I dont understand

[aniart69]

Outstanding performance! It does open so many possibilities!

[balajianim]

i like that tool very much its very usefull for me and its works realy great.............!

[conceptualmonkey]

How can you make that ball collision ? some one please tell me, when you watch the video at (2:57) the right ball is collision to the left one. How can you tell maya to make that ball to become colllision?

[ggnastist]

I've not tried PM_heatWeight yet. so, I can't tell you anything.

[ChimeraProd]

I'm buying it lol. Do you think this would go well with the PM_heatWeight script for better auto skin binding in maya or do you not even need it?

[ggnastist]

it's not a replacement for the bones and rigs but it's a replacement for painting skin weights, which is a pain in the ass in maya. ;)

[ChimeraProd]

Can this prog be used instead of bones and traditional rigs or is this simply something to help with stretchy / muscle type stuff?