01-15-2018, 02:05 PM
(01-15-2018, 01:16 PM)Espermaschine Wrote: Im using the clock method most of the time. Meaning, you create anchor points at the most extreme point, like "top of mountains" and "bottom of valleys" (not sure what the correct term is in english....vertex ?).
You can use this technique in combination with dragging to make a curve or without.
After you set the anchorpoints, you tweak the handles.
Holding down Shift helps keeping the handles on both sides symetric.
Also: handles should follow the direction of the line for a bit.
To avoid bumps, make sure the handles on both sides maintain a straight line, otherwise you will get a corner.
- I do the opposite, I tend to put the point on the curve inflexion points.
- Yes, using Shift to keep handles symmetric and colinear insures a smooth curve
- For the curve below, position 4 points, two at the ends, one on each side of the sharp bend
- Adjust the tangents on the inner anchors to follow the bend (holding shift for symmetry)
- Adjust the tangents on the end points to follow the rest of the curve