How to save your completed object
To save your completed object
Step 1
To save your completed object, first, you need to merge the object and the skelegons in one layer by Cut and Paste. Save object as ChickenMerge3_weight. Now, you should get ready for the second part of the tutorial, we are going to animate the chicken.
How to create weight map for leg
To create weight map for leg
Step 1
To create weight map for leg, first you must select the fore leg and name it as right_leg.
How create weight map for wing
Create weight map for wing
Step 1
Repeat the process for the 4 fingers and name it as right_fingerA/B/C/D_01/02. After that continue the same process for the left part.
How to create weight map for toes
To create weight map for toes
Step 1
Now we are going to create weight map for the object. Select the first part of back toe for right leg in polygons selection mode.
Step 2
After that, click on the button next to the View panel and select Weight Shade.
Step 3
Click on the W weight button on the bottom right of the interface and select (new) to create new weight map.
Step 4
Next, the Weight Map requester will pop out and name you need to name it as right_toeBack_01 for the first part of the back toe.
Step 5
And name it as right_toeBack_02 for the second part of the back toe.
Step 6
After that, create weight map for the first front toe and name it right_toeA_01 for the first part.
Step 7
Name it right_toeA_02 for the second part.
Step 8
Now, you need to create weight map for the second front toe and name it right_toeB_01 for the first part.
Step 9
This time, name it as right_toeB_02 for the second part.
Step 10
Later, create weight map for the third front toe and name it as right_toeC_01 for the first part.
Step 11
Finally, you need to name it as right_toeC_02 for the second part.
How to draw skelegons for wing
To draw skelegons for wing
Step 1
If you would like to draw skelegons, first, you need to repeat the process for the wing and mirror it to another side. Once again remember to draw a small skelegon for the parts, which I circle. That are all the skelegons that you have to create.
How to draw skelegons for tail
To draw skelegons for tail
Step 1
If you need to draw skelegons for tail, you need to draw skelegons for the tail first and remember to draw a small skelegon at the end of it.
To draw skelegons to support body
Step 1
To draw skelegons, first, you need to draw a skelegon for the back part.
Step 2
After that, draw a skelegon to support the side body, shift it to a side in the top view and mirror it to another side.
How to duplicate another skelegons
To duplicate another skelegons
Step 1
Select the whole skelegons of the right leg and Mirror it to the right leg.
How to draw skelegons for leg
To draw skelegons for leg
Step 1
First, draw skelegons for the leg in the side view. One skelegon for the upper leg, one skelegon for fore leg, two skelegons for back toe, and a small skelegon which I circle up in the begining and the end of skelegons.
Step 2
Next, select the fore leg skelegon to extend another skelegons for front toe.
Step 3
Later, draw skelegons for the rest of the toes in the side view. Don’t forget to draw a small skelegon at the end of the skelegons.
Step 4
After that, select the whole skelegons.
Step 5
Later, you need to move it to the right leg in the top view.
Step 6
Select this skelegon in the right view.
Step 7
Draw skelegons for the rest of the toes.
How to draw skelegons for lower neck
To draw skelegons for lower neck
Step 1
To draw skelegons for lower neck, first you need to select another skelegon as shown in the picture.
Step 10
Now, draw 2 skelegons for the lower neck.
How to draw skelegon for mouth
To draw skelegon for mouth
Step 1
To draw skelegon for mouth, first you need to select the skelegon in polygon mode at the neck as shown in the picture.
Step 8
Later, draw a skelegon for the mouth.
How to draw skelegons for comb
To draw skelegons for comb
Step 1
First, you must draw three skelegons and a small skelegon at the end.
Step 2
After that, select the skelegon again as shown in the picture.
Step 3
Press Insert key to draw skelegons, remember to draw a small skelegon at the end of the skelegons.
Step 4
You just need to repeat the process as you did just now.
How to draw skelegons for head
To draw skelegons for head
Step 1
To draw skelegons for head, you need to press Insert key and start drawing skelegons from middle of the body until the head is placed in the right view. Leave a small space before the final bone reach the head and press space bar.
Step 2
Select the final skelegon in polygon selections mode then press Insert key and start to draw a small bone.
How to configure key
To configure key
Step 1
To configure key, first, you need to press F1 to bring out the Configure Keys panel. Choose Create in Command column and then select Draw Skelegons and assign it in the Insert key.
To merge objects into one layer
Step 1
Now, to merge objects into one layer, you need to cut the layer by pressing X key and copy to another layer by pressing V key. Cut and paste from one layer to another until it becomes a single object in one layer. Then save the object as chickenMerge.
How to create surface for objects
To create surface for objects
Step 1
In creating surface for objects, first you need to select the first layer, which contains the body of chicken. Next, press Q key to bring out the Change Surface panel and name it as body.
Step 2
Give a name to every part of the object that you have created. Give them a simple name like legs, tails, eyes and head.
How to modify side mouth
To modify side mouth
Step 1
If you would like to modify side mouth, first you must use Stretch tool and Move tool to get the mouth shape done as shown in the picture below.
Step 2
Later, select 8 points from top view as shown in the picture below and move it backward.
Step 3
Next, select and move another 8 points as shown in the picture below. Look at the perspective view to make sure it looks nice and smooth.
Step 4
Select the top points of the bottom mouth in point selection mode and move it up to let the mouth close.
How to flip polygons
To flip polygons
Step 1
To flip polygons, first, you need to select the two polygons, which facing inside. Then, press F to flip the polygons.
How to smooth shift side mouth
To smooth shift side mouth
Step 1
Now you need to select the two polygons as shown in the picture below. We are going to smooth shift later on.
Step 2
Press Shift F to bring out the Smooth Shift tool. Set offset = 500mm and max smoothing angle = 0.
