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Transforming Mixamo FMX Animation to 3DS Max Using AutoPiper Script

Mixamo and 3DS Max are powerful tools for animators looking to enhance their animation projects. In this tutorial, we will explore how to convert Mixamo FMX animations to 3DS Max using the AutoPiper script. By following these steps, you can efficiently create a Piper on top of the bones of your FBX files, allowing for seamless animation integration. Let's dive into the process step by step.

Step 1: Prepare the Necessary Files

To begin the conversion process, you will need a Mixamo account and the required files, including the AutoPiper script. You can find the script in the description of this video. Ensure you have all the necessary components before proceeding.

Step 2: Loading and Downloading Character Animations

  1. Sign in to your Mixamo account.
  2. Upload your character or use a default Mixamo character.
  3. Apply an animation to your character.
  4. Download the character with the applied animation in FBX format.

Step 3: Importing Character into 3DS Max

  1. Open 3DS Max.
  2. Import the downloaded FBX file.
  3. Ensure the character is loaded with its bones structure intact.

Step 4: Creating a Piper with AutoPiper Script

  1. Select a bone on the character.
  2. Drag and drop the AutoPiper script onto the bone.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Piper above the character's bones.
  4. Verify that the Piper is successfully created with the same proportions and bones as the original FBX file.

Step 5: Exporting the Animation

  1. Select the entire skeleton.
  2. Export the selection as an FBX file.
  3. Save the file in the desired location.

Step 6: Finalizing the Conversion

  1. Return to Mixamo and upload the exported character file.
  2. View the character with its new bone system.
  3. Choose and download animations for the character in FBX format.
  4. Import and update the animations in 3DS Max using the AutoPiper script.

Benefits of Using AutoPiper

  • AutoPiper allows for easy creation of Pipers on FBX character bones.
  • The system of bones created enables smoother animation execution.
  • Animations created with Pipers are reusable between characters.

By following these steps, you can efficiently convert Mixamo FMX animations to 3DS Max using the AutoPiper script, enhancing your animation workflow and reusability. Experiment with different animations and characters to unleash the full potential of this conversion process.

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Learn how to convert Mixamo FMX animations to 3DS Max using the AutoPiper script. Follow the step-by-step guide to seamlessly integrate animations with your characters.

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Mixamo, FMX animation, 3DS Max, AutoPiper script, character animation, bone system, FBX format, animation integration.

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