Question

I used ReconstructMe

to scan my first half body (arm and head). The result I got is a 3d mesh. I open them in 3dsmax. What I need to do now is to add animation/motion to the 3d arm and head.

1. I think ReconstructMe created a mesh. Do I need to convert that mesh to a 3d object before adding animation? If so, how to do it?
2. Do I need to seperate the head and arm to add different animation to them? How to do it?

I am a beginner in 3ds max. I am using 3ds max 2012, student edition.

Answer 1

Typically you would set up bones, and link the mesh to the bones with skin or physique modifier, then animate the bones as needed.

You can have 1 mesh, or separate meshes, depends on your needs.