3D Rigging Courses and Certifications

CG Cookie

Rigging a Dog in Blender

Learn to rig a quadruped character in Blender, applying principles from biped rigging to create a functional dog rig with IK constraints and custom bone shapes for animation.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Rigging a Spiral Phone Chord in Blender

Learn to model and rig a spiraled telephone chord in less than an hour with CG Cookie using Blender.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PIXXO 3D

Rig A Cat - Blender Beginners

Learn to use Blender's Rigify system to automate cat rigging. Master 3D character animation techniques in this beginner-friendly tutorial for creating lifelike digital felines.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Smart IK Animation Tutorial - End Effectors for Custom and FreeBone Actors in Cartoon Animator 4

Learn to create precise 2D character animations using Smart IK and End Effectors in Cartoon Animator 4. Master techniques for custom rigs, free bone actors, and realistic motion adaptation.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4: Smart IK Animation Tutorial - Prop Interaction Techniques

Learn to create natural character movements and prop interactions using Smart IK, end effectors, constraints, and linking in Cartoon Animator 4. Includes skateboarding and bar swinging examples.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Character Creator 3 Tutorial - Creating NPCs for Unity 3D with Game Base Optimization

Learn to create optimized game-ready characters using Character Creator 3, including converting to Game Base, reducing polygon count, and importing into Unity with a specialized script.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

iClone 7.1 Tutorial - Creating a Walk Cycle Using Curve Editor

Learn to create a realistic walk cycle animation using iClone 7.1's Curve Editor. Master key techniques like torso twisting, mirroring poses, and adjusting body parts for smooth, natural-looking character movement.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

iClone 6.5 Tutorial - Converting iProps to iAvatars

Learn to convert iProps to iAvatars in iClone 6.5, enabling custom motions, bone scaling, and physics properties. Enhance your 3D animations with advanced dinosaur model techniques.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Maya - Setting the Joints and Skeleton

Learn Maya character rigging essentials: create joints, build skeletons, set up fingers and thumbs. Master foundational techniques for 3D character animation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Weight Painting Tips and Techniques

Discover advanced weight painting techniques for character rigging in Blender, including smoothing, high-poly meshes, clothing, and time-saving plugins.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Completing the Face and Head Rig

Learn advanced character rigging techniques for facial expressions, eye movements, and head/neck controls in Blender, enhancing your 3D animation skills.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Creating Shape Keys for the Face

Learn to create expressive facial animations using shape keys in Blender, covering head and jaw controls, shape key creation, and efficient duplication and mirroring techniques for cartoony characters.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Rigging the Head and Jaw

Learn to rig a character's head and jaw in Blender, including structural joints and major mouth deformations, inspired by professional techniques.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Rigging the Hands

Learn to rig character hands in Blender, a crucial skill for creating realistic and expressive 3D animations. Master techniques for finger articulation and hand movement control.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Creating an Advanced IK Foot Rig

Learn to create an advanced IK foot rig in Blender with multiple pivots, heel and ball banking, and side banking for ultimate control. Covers bone hierarchies, mechanism building, drivers, and troubleshooting.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video