◻️Pivot Modifier

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Overview

Pivot Modifier applies spine rotation and pelvis translation when starting or stopping moving. It also adds leaning rotation towards the velocity.

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Bone References

These properties define what bones will be affected by this modifier.

• Pelvis — pelvis or hip bone.
• Spine Bones — bone chain that will be affected by the leaning rotation.

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Animation

These properties define the leaning motion.

• Rotation Curve — animation for spine bones.
• Translation Curve — animation for pelvis.
• Rotation and Position Smoothing — control the interpolation speed for rotation/translation.
• Playback Speed — animation speed multiplier.

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Leaning

These properties control the leaning rotation.

• Max Lean Angle — max rotation angle in degrees.
• Lean Intensity — controls how strong the leaning rotation will be.

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Use-cases

This modifier can be used to add dynamic leaning rotation effects when moving around. The default settings are already adjusted to work with any character, except for spine bones: