Archive for the ‘Rigging’ Category

js_matchObj scripts added to Downloads page.

I received an email yesterday from a person who purchased the Animator Friendly Rigging series and found that two mel scripts were missing:
js_matchObj.mel and js_matchObjUI.mel.
I’ve heard of others missing these as well, so I added them to the downloads page, along with js_iterator.mel.
If you’re missing them.. enjoy!
note: you must be logged in to download.

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Automated “Animator Friendly Rigging” – Free Character Scripts / Plugins Downloads for Maya

One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that it’s important to share your ideas as much as possible.  That’s how innovation happens.  It’s how things progress.  It’s how we learn.  I’ve never been afraid to put my own ideas out there because I know I’ll get back more in return.
As soon as [...]

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Autodesk® Maya® Techniques | Animator Friendly Rigging Part 1 Product Information – Autodesk, Inc. Online Store

Autodesk® Maya® Techniques | Animator Friendly Rigging Part 1 Product Information – Autodesk, Inc. Online Store.

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Rigging Bundle – Outline

A number of people have asked what specifially is covered in my two DVDs – Integrating a Creature Rig Withing a Production Pipeline and Fast Animation Rigs, so here ya go!
Integrating a Creature Rig Into a Production Pipeline

Definition of a “Pipeline”

Examples: Film, Modeling, Shot
Determining how animation rig itself fits into the rest of the pipeline
Animation-based [...]

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Both rigging DVDs now downloadable..

People have been asking, and I’ve finally gotten around to providing both my Fast Animation Rigs DVD and Integrating a Creature Rig within a Production Pipeline DVD as downloadable from LULU.com.
You can access them and other items in the store.
I’m often asked if these titles are still relevant in the industry today, and I have [...]

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Repost: Walkcycle timelapse video

Originally posted: Tuesday, 05 June 2007
So after finishing recording of the videos, I decided to record myself creating a walk-cycle with the AFR rig.
Enjoy!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zrObqm4Fm0

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Repost: Parkour Video Shoot

Originally Posted: Monday, 12 June 2006
We’re making the most rediculous video of all time.. it’ll either be great, or.. well.. stupid.

Edit:  I finished shooting the video & editing it together.  It’s available on youtube.. and if you purchased the Animator Friendly Rigging DVD series, you’ve seen it.   Enjoy!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvHG0OkCWJ4

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Downloads page available

I’ve created a Downloads page that has scripts from the Animator Friendly Rigging DVD series.  I’ll be adding varioius mel scripts and fixes to that page, so keep checking back!
Oh yeah, and happy holidays!

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Jason Schleifer Rigging Bundle Downloadable

Due to popular demand, I’ve made the Jason Schleifer Rigging Bundle downloadable directly from LULU.com w/out having to purchase and ship a DVD.
It’s a little bit cheaper than buying the DVD, and  way more convenient!
If there is interest, I can also make the individual dvds downloadable as well.. just let me know!
To purchase, simply click [...]

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Animator Friendly Rigging Fixes PDF

There were a number of fixes on my old site relating to the Animator Friendly rigging DVDS.
Jim Levasseur was kind enough to compile them into a handy PDF.  Enjoy!
Animator Friendly Rigging Fixes
Note:  I’ve now added a Downloads page to the website where I’ll be putting the mel scripts and the pdf itself.

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