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In this tutorial you will learn how to use influence objects, they are used to make more precise deformations of various objects.

This tutorials covers building a hi-res multi joint skeleton which is driven by a simple IK skeleton, and how to make it stretchable. You will need basic understanding of some rigging tools and Maya in general
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Maya Rigging Examples and Tutorial from Chris Burns in Melbourne Australia.

In this tutorial we will be creating an IK setup, controls, and skinning for a little kitty.

Maya's spline IK handle solution to the spine is one solution to work with. However, I have found it better served when working with an independent joint chain such as a tail or long neck.

This series of tutorials will help you understand what and how to do character rigging in Maya. But the principles can also be applied to any other 3D Applications. This is the part 1 of the tutorials.

The character setup outlined in the tutorial delivers a simplistic character "rig" geared towards run time performance first and control to the animator second.

For gaming and simulation most characters (especially bipeds) have multiple animation cycles involving their legs: walking, running, creeping, etc. This kind of movement requires a lot of animation devoted to moving the feet. To make this process simple for the animator we will create a reverse foot setup.

Maya tutorial to create muscles that will contract and expand a muscle a few frames before the limb moves. A simple technique to simulate weight & tension.

The following concept overview will be covering Wrap Skinning for the purpose of actual muscle/bone deformation of the skin.

Second Part of Character Rigging Tutorials in Maya from Steven Tubbrit
Total Tutorials in Category: 14






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