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In this Autodesk Maya rigging video I will explain the basic function of the IK Handle also known as Inverse Kinematics handle.

Link to part 1 Parenting : https://youtu.be/6nRl5XW7MBk

Link to part 2 : Joints : https://youtu.be/CF3rupjYWa4

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