Introduction to Rigging for Animation
A course by Jose Antonio Martin Martin , Character TD and rigger
Joined January 2018
Learn to create the basic controls of a human character
Learn to create the basic controls of a human character
Joined January 2018
Jose Antonio Martín - technical director of characters and rigger - has worked in major productions such as Gravity , Terminator Genesis , Suicide Squad or Ghost in the shell , specializing in the creation of assets. As rigger is responsible for the creation of the control structure of 3D models that allows animators to give life and move easily and naturally all kinds of characters, vehicles, objects, accessories ...
In this course, he will teach you how to create a skeleton and a control structure based on the 3D model of a character, which is usually called a "puppet". You will learn the bases for the creation of a complete rig for a human character: rig of legs, arms, torso, hands and head; and you'll see, too, how to make it work together.
What will you learn in this online course?
37 lessons & 11 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (233)
- 4,813 students
- 37 lessons (6h 25m)
- 11 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
MayaWhat is this course's project?
You will make a small animation in which the rigging of your character will be shown.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Animators, riggers, 3D designers and anyone with an interest in the world of animation who wants to learn to perform the rigidity of a biped character.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge of 3D, animation or rigging is necessary, since Jose Antonio will explain all the concepts from the most basic, however, it is advisable to have previously used Autodesk Maya.
With respect to materials, you will need a computer in which you must have installed Autodesk Maya (although the concepts that will be explained during the course may be applicable to other 3D software).
Reviews
A course by Jose Antonio Martin Martin
Jose Antonio Martín has managed to combine his training as a Systems Software Technical Engineer with his passion for animation becoming a Character TD and rigger. He has spent almost a decade devoting himself to the creation of assets and working as a character rigger in companies such as Framestore or MPC where he has participated in films like Gravity (winner of the Oscar for best VFX), Guardians of the Galaxy , Paddington , Edge of Tomorrow , Terminator Genisys , Suicide Squad , Independence Day: Resurgence or Ghost in the Shell , among others.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Basic notions
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What is a rigger
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Joints, controls, constraints and other basic elements 1
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Joints, controls, constraints and other basic elements 2
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Joints, controls, constraints and other basic elements 3
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Joints, controls, constraints and other basic elements 4
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Joints, controls, constraints and other basic elements 5
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IK and FK
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U3
Creation of the skeleton
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Placement of the joints 1
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Placement of the joints 2
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Placement of the joints 3
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Placement of joints 4
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Check the orientation of the joints
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U4
Rig of the legs
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Preparation
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Leg creation FK
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Leg creation IK 1
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Leg creation IK 2
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IK 3 leg creation
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Creation IK / FK Switch
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Final details
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U5
Rig of the arms
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Preparation
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Arm creation FK
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IK arm creation
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Creation IK / FK Switch
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Rig creation of hand and fingers
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Final details
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U6
Rig of the torso
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Preparation
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Spine Creation FK
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Spine Creation IK
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Creation IK / FK Switch
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Creation of neck and head rig
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Creation of the control of the hip
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U7
Completion of the rig
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Cleaning the scene
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Connect the model to the rig
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Review scale of the rig
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Space Switches
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to rigging for animation
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Maya
stevens14141
Plusmuy buen curso para poder empezar
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romixnite
Plusmuy bueno
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cesar_150400
muy bueno el curso
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devonhedryx
Excelente curso, venia de otro programa y la introducción a maya me vino como anillo al dedo. Para quienes tengan problema con el script de orientación en el apartado de comunidad está el archivo actualizado subido por Jose Antonio.
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diredavid666
Me encanta el curso, creo que es muy útil y esta realmente bien explicado
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