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Learn how to enhance character deformations using shapekeys in this 20-minute Blender rigging tutorial from CGDive's "Rigging isn't Scary" course (Level 3). Discover techniques to improve problematic areas like elbows, knees, and shoulders through the strategic application of shapekeys and drivers. The tutorial walks through creating an elbow fix shapekey, setting up drivers to control the deformation, adjusting driver curves for better results, and applying similar techniques to knees and shoulders. Perfect for 3D artists looking to achieve more natural and professional-looking character deformations in their rigs. The video includes a practical challenge section and detailed step-by-step instructions with timestamps for easy navigation.
Syllabus
0:00 Intro
0:14 Elbow Fix Shapekey
4:26 Elbow Shapekey Driver
7:31 Driver Curves
10:21 Knee Fix Challenge
10:36 Brilliant sponsored
11:32 Knee Fix Shapekey
15:09 Shoulder Fix Shapekey
18:56 Disable Keyframe Snapping
Taught by
CGDive