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Still creating hierarchies manually in Maya?
This tiny script can save you hundreds of clicks.

💬 Comment "script" and I'll send it to you for free.

Stay tuned! I'll be sharing four more tiny Maya scripts every rigger should know.

#autodeskmaya #maya3d #rigging3d #characterrigging by @rigging.pro

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2 months ago

FREE tutorial 'What are Transform and Shape nodes and how to create complex controls in Maya?'.

Wanna watch this video?

Comment the word 'Node', and I'll send you a DM with link.

#rigtip #rigpro #characterrigging #3drig #3drigger #3drigging #rigging3d #creaturerig #mayarigging #characteranimation #3danimation #autodesk #maya3d #autodeskmaya by @rigging.pro

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We’re excited to present a demoreel of the best student work from our “Rigging in Maya | Quick Start” workshop (2025).

Do you want to level up your rigging skills and learn how to rig studio-quality cartoon characters in Maya?

Enroll in our workshop!

After completing it, you’ll be able to rig characters and props from scratch and prepare yourself for freelance work or a rigger position in a studio.

🔗 Link in bio 👉 @riginmaya

#characterrigging #3drig #3drigger #3drigging #rigging3d by @rigging.pro

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9 months ago

Check out this Dilophosaurus creature shot from a rainy jungle encounter.

This scene imagines a more mysterious and intimidating version of the creature, emerging through the rain, opening its frill, and roaring right in front of the car.

Credits:
• Creature TD: @arvyyyan
• Creature Animation: Mahadev Das
• Final Lookdev & Sound Design: Rohit Kole

Know someone into creature animation or creature rigs? Send them this post! 🚀

Follow @rigging.pro for daily rigging inspiration!

#CreatureRigging #CreatureAnimation #Jurassic #Dilophosaurus #3DAnimation by @rigging.pro

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Check out this WIP eye and eyelid setup by @migueyado, created in Autodesk Maya as part of the Petiet Rig project. 👀

The project focuses on modular limb setups and extreme deformation control, and this latest test explores how the eyes and eyelids can follow the body while keeping the setup flexible for further development.

Even at this early stage, the system already gives useful visual feedback for shaping expressions and refining the final deformation.

Know a facial rigger who’d appreciate this kind of WIP? Send them this post! 🚀

Follow @rigging.pro for daily rigging inspiration!

#Rigging3d #FacialRigging #AutodeskMaya #CharacterRigging #MayaRigging by @rigging.pro

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Check out this finger skinning setup by @rignocchio, created in Autodesk Maya.

A simple look at how clean skinning around the fingers can preserve volume and keep the deformation smooth through different poses.

Small areas like this can make a big difference in the final quality of a character rig.

Know a rigger who’d appreciate this? Send them this post! 🚀

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#Rigging #3DRigging #Maya3D #Skinning #AutodeskMaya by @rigging.pro

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2 days ago

Good rigs need more than just IK/FK.

If you’ve been thinking about improving your rigging skills, this is your sign.

Bendy and Stretchy Limbs, Corrective Joints, Expressive Facial Rig, FK/IK Hybrid Spine, Hair&Clothing Dynamics, Global Scale and more.

These are the kinds of production-ready rigging systems you’ll learn to build in our Maya Rigging Course.

These shots in the video are students’ work from Part 2 of the course: beginners and mid-level 3d artists who upgraded their rigging skills in just weeks.

If they can do it, you can too 👇

🔥 Get the Course Bundle with 30% OFF
+ 2 production-ready rigging scripts for FREE

Hurry up! Offer ends October 3.

Link in bio 👉 @riginmaya

#characterrigging #rigging3d #mayarigging #facialrigging #3drigger by @rigging.pro

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Check out this eagle rig by @farid.m.panah, created in Autodesk Maya.

One of the standout features is a fake real-time feather simulation that responds to wind directly in the Maya viewport, adding natural motion across the body, wings, and tail without relying on heavy simulation.

The rig also includes dynamic overlap for primary feathers, FK/IK wing folding, automatic wing flapping, and squash & stretch, all while staying lightweight and animator-friendly.

A great example of building complex creature behavior with real-time performance in mind.

Know a creature rigger who’d appreciate this setup? Send them this post! 🚀

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#Rigging3d #mayarigging #CreatureRigging #AutodeskMaya #VFX by @rigging.pro

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Check out this WIP collision setup by @ta_i_ctical_rig, created in Autodesk Maya.

The system is being developed for a feline creature with oversized ears, helping prevent intersections between the ears and the rest of the body.

A nice example of solving a very specific deformation problem with a custom rigging setup.

Know a creature rigger who’d appreciate this? Send them this post! 🚀

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#3DRigging #AutodeskMaya #CreatureRigging #Collision #Rigging by @rigging.pro

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Check out this facial animation test featuring a chibi character from KPop Demon Hunters © Sony Pictures Animation / Netflix.

What makes this clip so fun to watch is how much personality comes through just from the face.

Even with such a simplified and stylized design, the rig still needs enough control to handle:

• exaggerated expressions
• big shape changes
• clear readable emotions
• smooth transitions between poses

It’s a great example of how a well-designed facial rig gives animators the freedom to push expressions while keeping the character appealing and consistent.

If you know a rigger or animator who would appreciate this, send them this Reel 🚀

Follow @rigging.pro for daily rigging inspiration!

#Rigging3d #CharacterRigging #FacialRigging #KPopDemonHunters #3dAnimation by @rigging.pro

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4 days ago

Check out this transforming tank concept by @emis.art

The animation shows the APC09 “VESPULA” transforming from a tracked vehicle into a spider-like tank on mechanical legs.

A really cool example of mechanical design and transformation working together in one setup.

Know someone who’s into mechs and mechanical rigs? Send them this post! 🚀

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#3D #Tank #Mecha #MechanicalRigging #Animation by @rigging.pro

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5 days ago

That extra control comes from Bendy Limbs.

Bendy Limbs give animators an extra layer of control over the shape and flow of the arms and legs.

Instead of being limited to the deformation created by the joints, the animator can:

✅ shape smooth arcs and curves
✅ push the line of action
✅ exaggerate poses when needed
✅ adjust the silhouette without rebuilding the pose
✅ add more flexibility and personality to movement

And that's the important part:

Bendy Limbs aren't only for extreme cartoon deformations.

They're an additional posing tool that gives the animator more freedom over the final shape of the character.

🎥 The rig in this video was created by one of my students during Week 3 of Part 2 of Rigging in Maya | Quick Start.

This week covers Bendy Limbs together with Non-Roll and twist systems, so students learn how to build flexible setups for stylized animation.

🍂 Autumn Special Offer

Get the complete Maya Rigging Course Bundle with 30% OFF until October 3.

🎁 Plus 2 bonus scripts for FREE.

Want to learn how to build flexible Bendy Limb setups like this in Maya?

Link in bio 👉 @riginmaya by @rigging.pro

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