9781803248257_

Use the robust rigging tools that Blender has to offer to give life to your mesh as you dive into the art of rigging with this book

Key Features

Learn to use automatic and manual weight painting to merge skin and bone
Enhance any rig with a sweeping host of automatic controls and aids for animation
Keep your rigs efficient and clean for optimal end user performance

Book Description

This book offers detailed instructions to help you achieve the same outcome as seasoned artists. You will progress from adding bones to an empty scene and learning how to weight paint to rigging a humanoid character in Blender while learning all the necessary buttons for rigging and success-boosting tips. You will further push on to implementing advanced features like drivers, constraints and custom handles, all of which will be expected of a professional rig. By the end of this book you will have the ability to create rigs of all shapes and sizes, compatible within the pipelines of many teams and studios.

What you will learn

Understand the basic terminology of rigging
Learn how to create rigs and modify rigs
Witness how bones interact with topology
Weight painting mesh by both hand and through automatic means
Know when and how to add constraints such as IK, point to and child of
Learn about advanced techniques like shape keys and bone drivers
Make rigs both visually appealing and easy on the eyes

Who This Book Is For

If you are an animator, modeler or someone who wants to start rigging with a solid foundation then this book is for you. You will need no knowledge of blender to get through this book as we will go step by step with shortcuts and UI pointers provided.

Example rigs in media and Terminology
Starting with bones
Using weighting tools to give life to a mesh
Understanding how placement and topology affects deformation
Rigging a human
Controlling rigs using constraints and building an IK setup
Making automatic assists for animators
Using Custom Handles to make rigs more visually pleasing

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Leverage expert advice, step-by-step guidance, and comprehensive visual aids to pave your way towards excellence in the art of 3D character rigging

Key Features

Learn how to use automatic and manual weight painting to merge skin and bone
Enhance any rig with a sweeping host of automatic controls and aids for animation
Keep your rigs efficient and clean for an optimal end user experience
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

In the intricate world of 3D character rigging with Blender, aspiring artists often find themselves grappling with the daunting challenge of achieving results akin to seasoned professionals. This book is your guide to overcoming that very challenge, providing you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in this complex art form. As you embark on this creative journey, this book will guide you through a carefully crafted flow. Beginning with the basics, the first part of the book will teach you how to add structure to an empty canvas and master the art of weight painting in Blender. Youll delve into the intricacies of rigging humanoid characters, gain a deep understanding of the essential buttons and techniques, and discover invaluable success-boosting tips. Starting with simple mesh deformation using a single bone, youll progress steadily toward the mastery of fully rigging a human character, all while comprehending the reasons behind each step in the process. Furthermore, the book leaves you with a selection of advanced techniques, fully explained, paving the way for a natural progression in your artistic journey and allowing you to continuously refine and enhance your skills. By the end of the book, youll excel at crafting character rigs, seamlessly meeting professional pipeline demands in diverse teams and studios.

What you will learn

Understand the basic terminology of rigging and learn how to create and modify rigs
Find out how bones interact with topology
Get to grips with weight painting through the mesh
Know when and how to add constraints such as Inversion Kinetics, Point To, and Child Of
Make rigs visually appealing with advanced techniques such as shape keys and bone drivers
Familiarize yourself with advanced techniques used by industry leaders

Who this book is for

If you are an animator, modeler, or someone who wants to start rigging with a solid foundation, then this book is for you. Youll need no prior knowledge of Blender to get started with this book, as well go step by step with shortcuts and UI pointers provided.

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3D Character Rigging in Blender

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