Character Rigging Courses and Certifications

TipTut

Character Rigging in Adobe Animate

Learn character rigging in Adobe Animate using the bone tool. Master techniques for realistic limb movement, joint constraints, and armature animation to bring your characters to life.

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

Reallusion

Rigging Hard Surface Cyborgs with AccuRIG - Character Creator and iClone Tutorial

Learn advanced techniques for rigging and animating cyborg characters, including rigid armor, mixed structures, and robotic systems, using Character Creator 4 and iClone 8 for realistic and distortion-free results.

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

TipTut

Proper Character Rigging in Adobe Animate - Part 1-2

Explore character rigging in Adobe Animate using the EDAP Toolset. Learn FK & IK workflows, symbol setup, registration points, and character building techniques for advanced animation.

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

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Creating a Robust Leg Rig

Learn to create robust leg rigs in Blender 6, covering FK and IK joints, constraints, and advanced features like counter twist control for thighs. Master character rigging techniques for more realistic animations.

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

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender 4b - Creating a Stretchy Spine Rig with Bendy Bones

Learn to create a flexible, stretchy spine rig for cartoon characters using Bendy Bones in Blender, enabling exaggerated poses and dynamic animations.

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

Dikko

Building Basic FK, IK, Bendy Bone and Spline IK Rigs - Character Rigging Fundamentals

Step-by-step guide to creating essential character rigging components: FK, IK, Bendy Bone, and Spline IK. Learn to build flexible and versatile rigs for your 3D characters using these fundamental techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Bringing Characters to Life with AccuRig - Character Rigging and Animation Webinar

Explore AccuRig for quick character rigging, animation in iClone, and integration with Character Creator 4. Learn to generate functional skeletal rigs, apply motions, and import facial blend shapes for efficient 3D character creation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Rigging an Alien Face in Blender 2.4 - Modeling and Animating an Alien Character Part 3

Learn to create a face rig for an alien character in Blender 2.4, enabling expressive alien emotions. Part of CG Cookie's classic tutorial series on modeling and animating extraterrestrial beings.

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

Dikko

Character Rigging in Maya - Creating the IK FK Switch - Episode 9

Learn to create an IK FK switch for character rigging in Maya, enhancing control and flexibility in animation workflows.

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

CGDive

Mixamo and FaceIt: Easy Full Character Rigging and Motion Capture

Learn to easily rig and animate full characters using Mixamo and FaceIt in Blender. Create expressive facial animations with motion capture, even without technical expertise.

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

School of Motion

Easy Character Rigging in Blender Using Auto-Rig Pro

Master character rigging in Blender using Auto-Rig Pro, from installation to weight painting. Transform a static pig soldier model into an animation-ready character with professional rigging techniques.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Game Character Rigging and Weight Painting - Part 8

Master character rigging techniques and Paint Weights Tools to perfect your 3D model's movement and animation, ensuring smooth and professional-looking results in Maya.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Game Character Weapon Rigging and Preview in Marmoset Toolbag - Part 9

Master advanced rigging techniques for integrating weapons and additional elements while previewing character models in Marmoset Toolbag for game-ready visualization and testing.

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