Autodesk Maya 2018 - Simple Character Rigging Part 1 of 3

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Published on December 30, 2017 12:00:02 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOokoFED7QE

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Autodesk Maya 2018 Beginner Tutorial - How to create a simple Character Rig

Please keep in mind this video series is a few years old now so some of the information may be outdated and there are more than likely new ways to do things these days.

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Learn Rigging using Blender : https://gumroad.com/a/191738995

This video shows, step by step, instructions on how to create a simple character rig. This video shows how to start the rigging process by creating joints( or a skeleton) for our model and set the correct joint orientations for them. Rigging is a crucial step to getting your characters ready to be animated. This video teaches the basics and clear, easy to follow, steps that any 3D enthusiast can follow. This video has been made specifically for beginners, but can be followed by any knowledge level.

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Learn how to model this specific character: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBsZY4kaNQY


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Learn how to model a Soda Can.

https://youtu.be/hV8ZqVgL0Xg



Here's a list of useful shortcuts used in maya.

W- move
E- rotate
R- scale
G- repeat last command
q - exit tool
b- soft selection
shift + . - grow selection
alt + b - change background color
f - fit to selection
ctrl + a - open attribute editor/channel box
ctrl + delete - deletes an edge loop( 2014 version and up only)
1 - standard mode
2- subdivision mode with cage
3- subdivision mode
4- wireframe
5 - shaded mode
6- texture mode
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