To Whom... is Ch Intended for?
I've been working my way slowly through the written support files and a few things are obvious!
The documents are written by, and for, those that already know about animation, so this leads me to the question, to whom is Ch intended for?
If you wanted to study Animation, I assume you would look at using and developing your skills with Animator CC. Ch on the other hand, seems like it's intended as a program to get people dabbling in animation... by this I don't mean superficially, but in a way that is accessible by the everyday body, like me!? Those that want to use Animation within a project that they are working on, but don't want to spend weeks, months, or years learning the ins and outs of another program to achieve it.
Most skills and jobs have their own language built it and the more you develop those skills, or remain in a particular job, the more that language becomes apart of your daily routine. It is at this point that when a person starts to teach, explain, or describe that skill, or job, the language they use, will be the language they use daily as a part of the skill, or job. This is great when the person you are talking to is on the same level and can converse in the same language, but if not... both sides can be getting no where fast!
Words that I've come across here and had to stop and think... what?
cononical
torsion
parralax
subpuppet
single skin
siblings
and statements like: Soloing of Hide Siblings can not be done....
I know that this isn't a major problem, I mean it's easy enough to google a word these days, but that takes you of the task of learning. My suggestion is when you come are writing documents and you come to use a word that is particular to do with the skill, job, or App, then think, will everyone understand what I'm saying? Try and use a word, or words that simplify the statement. A glossary that list the words and meanings used, could help, or a simple diagram showing the meaning... A picture says a thousand words!? This is being used, such as:


However, this is scarce and when it used, it can be just as bad... Too much information in one statement!
Most of my time seems to be spent on trying to decipher what is written, before I have any hope of understanding it and using that information in learning Ch. I seem to be coming back to the forum for answers that should be easily found in the documentation!?
I'm only at the first stage, Creating your first puppet and the second document... Editing Puppet Structure... but it seems like a lot of effort for little reward!
Learning should be fun and although it will, and should, require effort and practice to master a new skill, it should be a challenge without being chore!
Please don't think I having-a-go at those that write these documents.. I know how much effort is required and often time isn't on your side, but if it isn't readily accessible then is it really worth all that time and effort!?
I would like to hear what others think... it could just be me!?
