Maya - Blendshape along curve?

meanvel

It is possible to make a blendshape not transform linearly, but instead attach it to a curve which it transforms along or something? Maybe a blendshape could be combined with a deformer to get the effect? I'm trying to simulate flower petals opening, but the linear transition isn't very great for it.

oglu

i would use enbetweens shapes...
just RMB click on the blendshape create inbetween... or so i have no maya here...

oglu

or use mash...

meanvel

Hmmm... That helps to create the effect I am looking for, however...  It takes quite a few blendshapes to get the desired smooth effect.

It's almost just as easy to keyframe the animation instead of so many blendshapes, lol... Almost!

i would use enbetweens shapes...
just RMB click on the blendshape create inbetween... or so i have no maya here...

throttlekitty

Depending on what you're after, fStretch might be something worth looking at. It's probably the quickest way to get non-linear types of blendshapes without extensive bulge controls or a blend shape army. And it's super fun to use!