How to build a simple Character Rig in Autodesk Maya?

Learn the basics of rigging in 3D animation using Autodesk Maya. Follow our video tutorials to build a simple character rig from concept to practice.

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Brief Summary

This course is all about the basics of rigging in 3D animation. You'll learn how to create a skeleton for your digital character and use animation controllers—kind of like building a puppet but in the digital world! It's super hands-on with videos and practice files.

Key Points

  • Understanding the basics of rigging in 3D animation
  • Creating a skeleton for a digital character
  • Using animation controllers effectively
  • Hands-on tutorials using Autodesk Maya
  • Working with provided files to practice

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain a solid understanding of character rigging concepts
  • Learn to create a simple rig in Autodesk Maya
  • Develop practical skills through hands-on tutorials
  • Familiarize yourself with animation controllers
  • Be ready to animate your characters with confidence

About This Course

Rigging Basics in a 3D animation pipeline


Hi ! I am Isaac. Before you can animate a digital character, you have to build a skeleton with some animation controllers for your digital character.
I have created this series of video tutorials that teaches how to create a simple rig in Autodesk Maya. The videos are designed to show in an orderly manner that covers from concept to practice. Hence for the learner to truly understand the subject, one has to make use of the provided work files to do the lesson in Autodesk Maya while following the videos. Have a pleasant journey!

  • To understand the basic concept of a character rig

  • To build a simple character rig in Autodesk Maya

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Isaac Yap

I am Isaac Yap. I was born in Singapore and grew up with a great interest in comics and movies. When I was thirteen years old, my first comic strip was published in the local newspaper. Thereafter, I was heavily involved in producing more and bigger comics and eventually, I landed in a job doing story-based serial comic created all...

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4.9 course rating
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Leia O.
5.0
6 years ago

You are the best teacher. Thanks alot for your class. I wait for more maya: face rigging, animation and render. Thanks thanks thanks

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Suman S.
5.0
9 years ago

Exicellent!!!

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Stefano S.
5.0
9 years ago

This is definitely one of the simple and best way to build a skeleton rig.
You will learn all the animation basics and how to improve them.
Also the lectures are really clear and well explained

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Arkadiy D.
5.0
10 years ago

A really great course with understandable material and a good instructor. Worth learning from!

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Johannes R.
5.0
11 years ago

Hi, I'm currently using this course and only just started tonight.
I ended up at lecture 10 and it was a very useful couple of hours!

Isaac is a good tutor that shows and explain most steps with care, so it was easy to follow and start rigging my own character.

It's very likely that I'll finish this course with a smile on my face. :)

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