3D Character Rigging in Blender
eBook Details:
- Paperback: 164 pages
- Publisher: WOW! eBook (April 5, 2024)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1803238801
- ISBN-13: 978-1803238807
eBook Description:
3D Character Rigging in Blender: Bring your characters to life through rigging and make them animation-ready. Leverage expert advice, step-by-step guidance, and comprehensive visual aids to pave your way towards excellence in the art of 3D character rigging with the help of this part-color guide.
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 3D Character Rigging in Blender 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. You’ll 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, you’ll 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.
- 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
By the end of the 3D Character Rigging in Blender book, you’ll excel at crafting character rigs, seamlessly meeting professional pipeline demands in diverse teams and studios.
