[Maya] Does Smooth Skinning™ follow Linear Skinning Algorithm?

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#1

Looking at creating a tool for skinning, I am wondering what Algorithm they use for their “Smooth Skinning™” I could not find the answer, they just call it “Smooth Skinning” looking at their calculations it looks like LSA. Reason being we’re looking at better ways to Automate skinning.

Just joking around with the (™)

#2

This article goes some way into the details.

Check out the bottom part of the article under “Smooth Skinning”.

#3

Excellent, thank you!