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Easy Rigging Using Rigify in Blender

Grant Abbitt via YouTube

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Learn to rig a character in Blender using the built-in Rigify add-on through this 15-minute tutorial that continues the low-poly PlayStation-style character series. Master the complete rigging process by adding the Rigify armature meta-rig and matching bones to your character mesh through proper scaling and positioning. Generate the final rig and parent the mesh using automatic weights, then test your rig and fix any weight painting issues. Clean up bone layers and apply final touches to create a functional armature ready for animation. Download the provided model to follow along with the step-by-step process, making this tutorial ideal for beginners or anyone seeking the fastest method to create a usable low-poly rig in Blender.

Syllabus

00:00:00 - Introduction & Overview
00:00:30 - Adding the Rigify Armature Meta-Rig
00:01:30 - Matching the Bones to the Character Mesh Scaling/Positioning
00:06:00 - Generating the Final Rig
00:06:30 - Parenting the Mesh Automatic Weights
00:07:30 - Testing the Rig & Fixing Weights
00:10:00 - Cleaning Up Bone Layers/Final Touches

Taught by

Grant Abbitt

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