DPX/animation questions

[BobMoyer]

Ampa,
I downloaded your Bird Puppet.xar and that is exactly what I was trying to accomplish. However, I don't understand how or why your center of rotation remains at the proper 'joints' of the bird. My center of rotation keeps returning to the center of the the item I am drawing...whether it is the leg or the circle as you suggested. Thanks.

Bob

[Ampa]

The technique works because...

A group will (by default) rotate about its centre point.
The size / shape of a group is defined by the size and shape of everything it contains.

The circles that I drew entirely enclose the Birdman's limbs, so the group will move and rotate as if it were the circle.

Hmmm... Not sure if that is any clearer!?!?! I hope it makes some kind of sense!

My suggestion is to try it out and learn by doing.

[BobMoyer]

Ampa,
"The technique works because..."

You are Correct! It works great now that I got the hang of it. I misread your instructions the first time I tried it. That really is a time saver for what I am doing. Thanks again.

Bob

[Ampa]

Yay! Glad you got it working

Thanks for the original question - I feel I learnt something in the process too.

Ampa

[handrawn]

me too

[Antspants]

Me Three, thanks Ampa & Bob.