FCM 6423 - Character Rigging (3)

This is a beginner/intermediate grad level course in 3d character rigging. The course will focus on the demonstration and application of industry-standard character rigging techniques. Rigging a character is time consuming, and requires thoughtful planning. Students work through the process of rigging a proxy character. Emphasis is on creating a solid skeletal structure, including position, freezing and orienting joints, and building on top of this. Students are introduced to MEL scripting, Maya plugin, and script installation to show the power of these aspects. Students will finish the class with a solid understanding of the various techniques and methodologies used in the field of 3d character rigging.