3D character rigging for animation in Cinema 4D Masterclass

Create professional full body character rigs in Cinema 4D - Get your 3D characters to another level. Rigging Masterclass

Created by: Moy Lobito
2D & 3D Artist - Online Instructor and Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how to create a versatile character rig with switchable IK and FK controllers in Cinema 4D.
• Learn about the importance of symmetry in the character creation pipeline.
• Learn how to properly optimize your 3D characters for rigging.
• Learn how to use the Character Object in Cinema 4D to create the rig skeleton.
• Learn how to create a rig base.
• Learn how to adjust the character object, so the skeleton fits the character mesh.
• Learn how to bind the character object with the character mesh.
• Learn how to use the Cloth Surface Object when rigging your characters.
• Learn how to adjust the size and position of the character controllers in order to animate the character more easily.
• Learn how to properly weight the character elements, so they deform properly when animating the character.
• Learn how to use the Weight Tool.
• Learn how to use the different weighting commands.
• Learn the basics of 3D normalization.
• Learn the basics of 3D auto-normalization.
• Learn how to use the Update command within the character object.
• Learn how to work with layers in Cinema 4D.
• Learn the basics of Inverse Kinematics (IK) and Forward Kinematics (FK).
• Learn how to gather useful pose references to pose your character.
• Learn how to create a running pose.

Requirements

• Students taking this course should know the basics of Cinema 4D and 3D in general.
• Students should have Cinema 4D installed in their computers.
• Students must have the desire to learn and practice new 3D skills starting from Day 1.

Target audience

• This course is for students who want to learn how to rig a 3D character in Cinema 4D.
• This course is for anyone interested in improving their Cinema 4D skills.
• This course is for 3D sudents who want to take their 3D rigging skills to the next level.
• This course is not for complete Cinema 4D beginners, although they will also enjoy and learn a lot from it.