What rig do you use?

[adamP]

I've noticed that there are many types of rigs out there, so I was just curious about what rigs other users use for their characters.

[JoshB]

Well that depends on the character. Obviously I wouldn't use a biped rig on a spider.

 

So in general. I make my own model specific mesh rig--of course. Lay in a general control rig. And, then go over the whole thing with my fan rig (if/when necessary).

 

I don't use TSM. I don't use the Rogers' rig. I don't use the 2001 rig. I used the knowledge I gained from those rigs and made it suit my style.

 

J

[Tunames]

I made my own after using some of the others I wanted one that was as simple as possible and still gets the job done you can D/L my BAsicman model and check it out if you want.........critiques always welcome

 

Basicman

[higginsdj]

I animate with whatever rig the model is supplied with.

 

If I am rigging my own model then I use TSM2.

 

I create facial poses in accordance with "Stop Staring" and the concept of Visimes rather than Phonemes.

 

Cheers

[adamP]

How good is the 2001 Rig? Anyone mainly use this one?

[entity]

For my rig I used Jeff lew's rig from his DVD site... it's free... FK arms I like to use and seem to be more controllable. For the hands-- the 2001 rig came in handy... roll the finger bone and the finger bends... I like that because you don't have to move every bone in the fingers... the constraints do the work. I added some fan bones and where the bends are simple, but there were way to many cp's for fanbones to be efficient, I used smartskin in a single fanbone that orients between to bones to smooth out unwanted pinching or warping.

Facial stuff... I'm a bit old fashioned... I like using phonemes.