Goals:	To learn the character animation tools in LightWave 5.0. This tutorial will step through the process of animating a character leg.
Subjects:	Bones, Inverse Kinematics, IK Limits, Multiple Goals, Advanced Bones, Object Replacement, and MetaMation
Level:	Intermediate to Advanced
Version:	LightWave 5.0c (Check Software Updates for the latest version.)

Tutorial Outline:

1. Setup
2. Building the Skeleton
   • Making the Bones
   • Adjusting the Bones
3. Setting Up Inverse Kinematics
   • Setting IK Limits
   • Setting IK Goals
4. Animating the Leg
5. Options
   • Object Replacement and Advanced Bone Options
   • Making It Smooth with MetaMation

Download the complete tutorial including all of the objects and images.