3D Rigging Courses and Certifications

FlyCat

Create a 3D Male Body Base-mesh in Blender 4.3 - Sculpting, Retopology, Texturing, and Rigging

Master the complete 3D male character creation workflow in Blender 4.3, from base mesh sculpting to rigging, including retopology and texturing techniques using EEVEE renderer.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CGDive

Rigify Fundamentals for Blender 2.8-3.6 - Rig Anything with Rigify

Master Rigify fundamentals in Blender 2.8-3.6 to create custom rigs for humans, animals, and fantasy creatures using prebuilt meta-rigs and advanced techniques.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Importing and Auto-rigging 3D Characters with Advanced AccuRIG in Character Creator 4

Learn to import and auto-rig 3D characters using AccuRIG in Character Creator 4. Master efficient workflows for Maya HumanIK, Blender MetaRig, and custom meshes, then animate in iClone 8 for streamlined 3D character creation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Importing and Auto-Rigging Any 3D Character with Advanced AccuRIG

Master importing and auto-rigging 3D characters from Maya HumanIK and Blender MetaRig using Reallusion's AccuRIG tool for streamlined animation workflows in CC4 and iClone.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SouthernShotty

Animating and Rigging Robots in Blender 3D

Learn advanced techniques for rigging and animating robotic characters in Blender 3D. Master efficient rigging methods and create believable mechanical movements for compelling futuristic designs.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Maya: Character Rigging

213 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to rig a character from scratch in Maya. Discover how to create joints and controls for effective animation.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

3D Modeling, Rigging, and Facial Animation - Full Workflow for Game-Ready FBX Models

Learn to create game-ready 3D avatars with full workflow: modeling, rigging, facial setup, and FBX export. Compatible with various 3D software like Blender, iClone, Unreal Engine, and Maya.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PIXXO 3D

3D Cat in Blender - Rigging - Part 5

Learn to rig a 3D cat model in Blender, a crucial step in character animation. This tutorial covers essential rigging techniques for creating lifelike feline movements.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Maya: Character Rigging

87 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to rig a character from scratch in Maya. Discover how to create joints and controls for effective animation.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learn how to rig facial features for natural movement and expression. Discover how to use blend shapes, joints, constraints, skinning, and more tools for character rigging in Maya.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Rigging Mechanical Objects in Maya

31 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn techniques for rigging mechanical objects, machines, and other inanimate objects in Maya.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya: Facial Rigging

24 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to rig facial features for natural movement and expression. Discover how to use blend shapes, joints, constraints, skinning, and more tools for character rigging in Maya.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Rigging a Cartoon Character in Maya

Add squash and stretch to a rig in Maya, using techniques specific to cartoon characters: stretchy joints, IK/FK switching, and facial rigging.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Keyframe Academy

An Ultimate Guide to After Effects Character Rigging

1 review

Comprehensive comparison of After Effects character rigging tools, exploring pros and cons of Puppet Pin, DUIK Bassel, Rubberhose, Limber, Character Tool, and Puppet Tool for informed decision-making.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Joey Carlino

Easy Character Rigging, Simple and Stylized - Blender 2.92

1 review

Learn character rigging in Blender 2.92 with step-by-step guidance on armature creation, IK setup, weight painting, and posing techniques for simple and stylized characters.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video