Rigging Courses and Certifications

CGDive

Rigging isn't Scary - Complete Beginner Series Level 1

Master professional rigging techniques in Blender through weight painting workflows, animation basics, and practical challenges including horse rigging.

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

Banaras Hindu University;  CEC

ANIMATIONs

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Explore animation production pipeline techniques for film, TV, advertising, web, and games. Develop creative, technical, and analytical skills for a career in design engineering, VFX, and animation.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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Dikko

Rigging in Blender - Planning and Building the Deform Rig - Part 3

Learn to plan and construct deformation bones, bind mesh to rig, and gain in-depth understanding of rigging techniques in Blender with this comprehensive tutorial.

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

CGDive

Rigging isn't Scary - Master Blender Rigging Fundamentals - Level 3

Master advanced Blender rigging with IK-FK switching, improved leg rigs, easy hand setups, pro weight painting, mechanical rigging, and shapekeys for better deformations.

• YouTube
• 7 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CGDive

Rigging isn't Scary - Level 2

Master intermediate rigging techniques including IK systems, constraints, foot/hip rigs, bone widgets, weight painting, and beginner-friendly face rigging in this 2-hour progression.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Polygon Runway

Blender Skeleton Hand Rigging Tutorial

Master skeleton hand rigging in Blender using the Rigify addon to create fully articulated hand armatures with professional-grade control systems and templates.

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

Unreal Engine

Rigging for Animators in Unreal Engine

Explore real-time rigging tools in Unreal Engine 5.6 including Control Rig, Skeletal Editor, and Deformers with practical tips for animators to build efficient character rigs.

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

CGDive

Rigging in a Super Old Blender Version

Discover rigging fundamentals using an outdated Blender version to understand core concepts that remain relevant across all software updates.

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

CGDive

Rigging - Level 3: IK-FK Switch - Part 2

Master the creation of reliable IK-FK switching mechanisms in Blender rigging, including custom properties and drivers to enhance character animation control and flexibility.

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

CGDive

Mechanical Rigging - Level 3: Automation Techniques - Part 8

Master mechanical rigging techniques in Blender with a focus on automation, constraints, and action systems for creating functional mechanical arm mechanisms and controls.

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

CGDive

Lazy Bones Addon Review and Tutorial - Automated Rigging in Blender

Explore Lazy Bones addon for Blender: automate bone creation, learn basics, and see examples for human, abstract mesh, and tree rigging. Discover efficient edge-to-bone conversion techniques.

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

Joey Carlino

Rigging for Beginners - Blender Tutorial

Learn Blender rigging essentials: armature setup, weight painting, IK, bone constraints, and more. Master techniques for character animation, from basic skeleton creation to advanced face rigging.

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

CGDive

Blender Rigging - The Ultimate Learning Roadmap

Master Blender rigging with a comprehensive 12-minute roadmap that guides you through essential techniques and skills for character animation setup.

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

CGDive

Rigging Fundamentals - Level 2, Part 1

Dive into advanced rigging fundamentals in Blender, covering precision techniques, bone placement for different body parts, and understanding bone roll and rotation for effective character rigging.

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

CGDive

Rigging Level 3 - Serious Rigging: Advanced Twist Bones and Spine Rig - Part 1

Master intermediate to advanced rigging techniques in Blender, including twist bones mechanisms, spine rigging, proper bone naming, symmetry handling, and complex torso controls for character animation.

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