Originally posted by DefectiveJoey:

Did you ever find a fix?

Unfortunately no. But I havent had lag since the post I made here. I have no idea what is causing the problem nor how to fix it.

Originally posted by LST TeeRave:

Finally finished it. Learned a whole load of new things about particles from it. Merry Christmas

Sweet! Awesome work!

Originally posted by AniCator:

I've had this issue as well. It happens when you use the IK rig and then try to animate the fingers. (happens with other non-IK bones as well)

I've read on steam forums that this is a common issues for many people. I have no idea how to fix it.

Originally posted by RenderingJoey:

What models are you using? I've never experienced lag when animating fingers, but it is hard to be precise when moving them because of how small they are.

As for the finger animations, I don't know of any videos. I usually act out the animation I'm trying to create on my own hand once in the speed I want, then once again slowly to see exactly how the joints move. Though it's probably not a good idea to do while others are in the room unless you want to look insane. xP

I'm using TF2 hwm models. I would like to clarify that the movement it self is not a problem for me, the bones are small but I get them where I want with no trouble.

Regarding finger animations, thanks for the tip, I've tried that already but I think I have to sort it out better, but I agree... dont do it if there are people in the room or around you. For instance I was in the gym the other day and I started thinking how primary & secondary motion is applied in real life. I started to stare in my arms and shoulders (while on a treadmill).... and there was like bunch of people around looking at me like I'm some sort of nut case. And I was like.... Nah! It aint' like that! I was just... just.... meh... forget it.

Hey guys, I've joined like 5 minutes ago and I have two questions.

Does anyone else here experience lag when you make finger bones selectable & when you start animating them. I dont know but for some reason my viewport starts freezing like for a second or more. Its not that frustrating to work with it, but I get nervous because I have to spend 30-45 mins for something that should take like 15 minutes tops.

Second question; Does anyone here have a link on a tutorial for geting realistic & smooth finger animations. I've searched some forums for answers, but nothing.