Character Rigging Courses and Certifications

Dikko

Maya 2018 - Using a Low Resolution Mesh to Skin a High-Res Model

Learn efficient character rigging in Maya 2018 using low-res mesh for high-res model skinning. Master joint setup, skin binding, weight painting, and mirroring techniques for improved workflow.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Rigging and Animating Humanoid Characters in Maya 2024 - A Step-by-Step Guide

Master character rigging in Maya 2024 through hands-on practice with a free 3D model, covering mesh optimization, Human IK setup, and custom keyframe animation techniques for game-ready characters.

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

Unreal Engine

Anatomy of a MetaHuman Rig - Understanding Components and DNA Libraries

Dive into the technical architecture of MetaHuman rigs, exploring skeletal structures, DNA libraries, and facial animation systems for advanced character development in Unreal Engine.

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

Joey Carlino

Easy Character Rigging, Simple and Stylized - Blender 2.92

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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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Blender- Introduction to Character Rigging

Learn essential character rigging techniques in Blender, from basic bone structures to advanced controls, enabling you to bring your 3D characters to life with realistic movements and animations.

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

Keelan Jon

Blender 2.9 - Character Rigging Tutorial - How to Rig a Character

Learn to rig a character in Blender 2.9 with this comprehensive tutorial, covering meta rigging, finger setup, and generating a complete rig for your 3D models.

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

Ksenia Starkova

3D Fox Character Rigging - Blender Tutorial for Beginners

Learn to rig a simple 3D fox character in Blender with this beginner-friendly tutorial. Follow along in real-time to create a functional character rig for animation.

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

eyedesyn

Cinema 4D Tutorial - Rigging a Simple Character Easily with FFD Rigs

Learn to rig and animate simple characters in Cinema 4D using FFD deformers. Master joint binding, weight adjustment, controller setup, and advanced techniques for creating flexible, expressive character rigs.

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

Envato Tuts+

Voodoo Doll Rigging - Painting Out Weights - Part 1

Learn advanced techniques for rigging a voodoo doll character, focusing on weight painting to create realistic and dynamic movements in 3D animation.

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

Envato Tuts+

Voodoo Doll Rigging - Weight Painting on Face

Learn advanced weight painting techniques for facial rigging on a voodoo doll character, enhancing your 3D animation skills and creating more expressive digital characters.

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

Keyframe Academy

4 Clever Workflow Tips for Simpler Character Rigs Using Limber in After Effects

Optimize character rigging in After Effects with 4 Limber workflow tips. Learn to hide controllers, copy keyframes, improve hand/foot animation, and create seamless limbs for efficient motion graphics.

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

PIXXO 3D

Rigging Low Poly Characters in Blender - A Beginner's Guide

Master character rigging fundamentals in Blender 4.2 with step-by-step guidance on creating simple, effective rigs for low-poly 3D models from scratch.

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

eyedesyn

Cinema 4D & Mixamo Tutorial - Fast & Easy 3D Character Rigging & Animation

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Learn to easily rig and animate 3D characters using Mixamo and Cinema 4D R21's Mixamo Control Rig. This tutorial covers model preparation, Mixamo basics, importing rigged files, and using control rig features for efficient animation.

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

Togel Rig

BLENDER 3.2.2 Mona Genshin Character Rigify Rigging - Bone Placement

Learn to rig Mona from Genshin Impact using Blender 3.2.2 and Rigify, focusing on proper bone placement for realistic character animation.

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

Reallusion

Accurate Character Rigging for Any 3D Character with AccuRIG

Learn to quickly and accurately rig 3D characters using AccuRIG, a free auto-rigging tool. Master a 5-step process for various model types and export options, streamlining character creation for games, films, and more.

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