Learn to Animate Gru Character in Maya - Free Character Rig Tutorial

Watch a 20-minute animation tutorial demonstrating how to animate the beloved character Gru from Despicable Me using a free Maya rig. Master the various rig controllers, including detailed facial controls for eyebrows, blinks, expressions, and lip-syncing capabilities for dialogue animation. Follow along to block out Gru's iconic dance sequence in Maya, with guidance on timing adjustments and matching reference footage. Download the free rig compatible with both Maya and Blender to practice keyframe animation techniques while recreating one of animation's most memorable characters.