Overview
This 18-minute tutorial from CGDive dives deeper into essential rigging fundamentals as part of the "Rigging Isn't Scary" Level 2 series. Learn precision techniques for proper bone placement according to anatomy, including detailed guidance for spine, shoulder, arm, and leg positioning. Master important concepts like bone roll and rotation that are crucial for effective character rigging in Blender. The video includes helpful UI tweaks like setting up tab for pie menu access and provides downloadable start files to follow along. Part of a comprehensive playlist covering Blender rigging techniques from beginner to intermediate level, this tutorial emphasizes the importance of fundamentals as the foundation for successful character rigging.
Syllabus
0:00 Level 2 Intro
0:35 Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals
1:42 Start file and model check
2:53 UI Tweak - Tab for Pie Menu
3:33 Precision Techniques
5:02 Bone placement & Anatomy
6:13 Spine Placement
7:27 Shoulder Bone Placement
8:20 Arm Placement
10:17 Legs Placement
11:52 Bone Roll
15:22 Bone Rotation & Bone Roll
17:42 KEEP GOING
Taught by
CGDive