RetopoWolf & DaxOrion
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
DaxOrion DaxOrion
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
Hey, I’ve been thinking—just like a mesh needs a clean, well‑defined skeleton to stay stable, an actor needs a solid character framework to stay in control. Do you find that having a strong “rig” in your performance helps you avoid those chaotic improvisations?
DaxOrion DaxOrion
Yeah, a tight framework is my backbone on set. It keeps me from spinning off into a void of endless options, but it can feel like a cage if I let it. I love the discipline it gives, but when the rig’s too rigid, the creative spark gets stifled and the self‑doubt creeps in. So I try to let the edges breathe a little, to keep the chaos from turning into a full‑blown break.
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
Sounds like you’re doing the same thing we do with a mesh: keep the edge loops tight enough that they hold shape, but add a few controlled breaks so the surface can flex when the scene demands it. If the cage starts feeling like a cage, maybe add a few “tangent edges” here and there—small deliberate loosenings that let you pivot without losing the overall form. Just like a well‑placed bevel on a hard corner, a little softening keeps the geometry—and your confidence—from collapsing into a singularity.
DaxOrion DaxOrion
That’s a solid plan—tight edges, but a few intentional gaps. Keeps the shape but lets me swing in new directions without the whole thing snapping. I’ll try to remember that next time I feel the rig tightening up too hard. Thanks for the tip.
RetopoWolf RetopoWolf
Just remember: every edge you loosen is a potential break point—so don’t let the gaps become an open‑mesh nightmare. Tighten, then breathe, and keep the topology clean. Happy rigging.