Character Rigging 4

Creature Rig Creation

Beginning with a standard quadruped setup we will cover a 3-bone IK leg, a horizontal spine setup and an FK/IK switchable neck. Moving on to a bat we will learn to setup wings and claws. Last a fantasy creature will be used to demonstrate an advanced tail as well as dynamic joint chains and nCloth solvers. After completing the class students will be able to design a rig for any creature, real or imagined.

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Extra Lectures by Jason Ryan, CineSite Animation Director.
Feature Rigs

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Overview

When enrolling in iAnimate rigging workshop, you'll learn the art and science of building a character rig as well as the development process and pipeline used in the industry. All students will spend time practicing and recreating what was taught in class; create setup, skin a character, develop your own rigging tools, etc. Those workshop have been specifically designed for animators who wants to expand their technical knowledge, and technical animators who would like to strengthen their rigging skills.

Week-by-Week Topic

Week 1 - Introduction to Creature Rigging
Week 2 - Setting up the Quadruped Skeleton
Week 3 - Attaching the geometry
Week 4 - The Animation Controls
Week 5 - The Bat Skeleton
Week 6 - Painting the skin cluster
Week 7 - The Wings
Week 8 - Setting Up the Dragon skeleton
Week 9 - Painting the dragon skin weights
Week 10 - Rigging the advanced tail
Week 11 - The wings and neck

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Next Workshops start January 6, 2025

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Price Per Workshop: $999

Student Testimonials

“The reel I submitted is the most recent work I did during my games workshops that I finished in iAnimate last 2021. My older feature workshop shots gave me my first shot in the industry, and I've been working for the past 10 months thanks to everything I've learned through iAnimate.”

Success Stories

“After doing my research it was clear iAnimate was exactly what I needed. With the small class sizes and incredible roster of instructors, there was a ton of opportunity to really pick their brains and get into the weeds of acting theory, character depth, workflow, and execution."

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School Comparison

All of your sessions with your instructor are live, as well as recorded for viewing later. We have an amazing line up of exclusive & unique character rigs that are available to all our students. Your skill level is personally evaluated and a workshop level recommended for you.

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