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This tutorial from the "Rigging isn't Scary Course - Level 2" series delves into the advanced aspects of weight painting in Blender. Gain a deeper understanding of how weights connect mesh to rig through comprehensive demonstrations. Starting with a recap of weight painting basics, learn to undo automatic weights, utilize deform settings, and clean up automatic weights for better results. The video covers practical weight painting techniques with detailed UI explanations, special shading settings, and the meaning behind purple mesh visualization. Follow along with step-by-step instructions for weight painting specific body parts including hips, head, neck, and teeth, plus learn how to manually assign weights for precise control. Part of a free Blender rigging tutorial series by CGDive, this 20-minute video is essential for advancing your character rigging skills.
Syllabus
0:00 Weight Painting Basics Recap
1:50 Undo Automatic Weights
3:00 Deform Setting
5:45 Clean Automatic Weights
7:19 Weight Paint Prep
7:49 UI Extra Shading Pie Menu Items
8:39 Weight Painting Practice
9:31 Weight Painting Shading Settings
11:11 Purple Mesh explained
11:49 Weight Paint Hips
15:18 Weight Paint Head & Neck
17:23 Weight Paint Teeth
18:00 Assign Weights Manually
19:08 KEEP GOING
Taught by
CGDive