Rigging and Deformation of a Character

Overview

“In this lesson we will see the advantages and disadvantages of two character deformation techniques. It is inevitable that the geometry has intersections in some moments at the time of folding joints, but sometimes making softer deformations will reach the opposite pole, where volume loss occurs and the character loses realism and seems made of rubber. The key in a basic deformation is finding the balance.”

In this video lesson Jose Antonio Martin Martin addresses the topic: Deformation - Intersection vs. volume loss, which is part of the Domestika online course: Rigging and Deformation of a Character. Discover how to bring your animated characters to life.

Partial transcription of the video

“And now, before starting work on the rig, we will see an introduction in which we will try some concepts about deformation, for example, the difference between intersection and volume loss, Twist joints, stretchy joints and push joints. In this first lesson we will discuss the difference between intersection and loss of volume. So let's see it. Before we get the character's weight, let's see some concepts first and some tricks in general for deformation, because, although during the course we are going to use the fisherman's rig, the same rig we did in the previous course, only now, prepari...”

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Course summary for: Rigging and Deformation of a Character

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (81)
• 3471 students
• 4 units
• 27 lessons (5h 40m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  3D & Animation

• Software

  Maya

• Areas

  3D, Animation, Character Animation, Rigging