3D Character Rigging in Blender
Bring your characters to life through rigging and make them animation-ready
Created by Jaime Kelly
Discover how to create professional-quality character rigs in Blender and make your 3D models animation-ready. You'll learn the practical steps and techniques used by experienced artists to bring characters to life. Build a strong rigging foundation and gain confidence working in a team environment.
Packt | Apr 2024 | 164 min
What You Will Learn
You'll start by learning the basics of rigging and weight painting, then move on to building and refining humanoid character rigs. Each concept is explained with clear instructions and practical examples, so you can see how different techniques affect your results. By practicing each step, you'll understand not just how, but why each part of the process matters.
Key Features
- Master weight painting to blend mesh and bones for smooth, natural movement
- Add automatic controls and animation aids to make rigs more flexible and user-friendly
- Keep rigs efficient and organized to meet professional studio standards
Target Audience
Perfect for animators, modelers, or anyone ready to dive into character rigging in Blender. If you have a basic understanding of 3D art and want to make your characters animation-ready, you'll benefit from these hands-on techniques. No prior rigging experience is needed-just a willingness to learn and experiment.
