Well I have been going crazy trying to do character animation in Carrara.  I use V4 (and M4) but even using targets for the IK im finding it near impossible to do basic full body movement (walks, ups and downs) and I do not want to be doing it using BVH or aniblocks. So I want to see if I can do key frame character animation using Victoria 4 and quite frankly it is pretty tough if not impossible to do anything but static body movements. 

Ha, I've just wanted to avoid taking a year out of my hobby life to actually work to see if I can set up a character and rig in say Lightwave or even blender but I think I may have to step a way for a while. So frustrating I fear. I've spent many a year playing with Carrara and I like my renders overall but as for animation, but I am not where I would like to be.

Anyway, suggestions on workflow, or perhaps alternative software is always appreciated.

Yes, I hair is falling out (metaphorically) and I am banging my head against the wall (almost literally).

 

Thanks