ABSTRACT
EVEN A BRIGHT STAR in the creative universe like animation has its dark nemeses, things that conspire to rob you of your inspiration and turn your artistic endeavour into a hair reduction session. One of the most common technical gremlins an animator has to deal with from time to time is gimbal lock. It's derailed many animations, and it just may have its sights set on yours next…
But so what! You've got this book, and in this chapter all the secrets of gimbal lock and how to combat it (and better yet avoid) lie within. Put the following tools in your shed and leave behind a life of keyframing in fear.
