Arise Rigging System

Main Window: By pressing Tab while the mouse cursor is over the workspace, a quick-create-node menu will appear. By pressing Tab while the mouse cursor...

It is important to make sure the character model is set up correctly before we start rigging.  This is why we created the 'Model Validation Checks&#...

We need to go over a few important concepts and elements before we start rigging: NODES: A node can be considered a body part. Nodes can be connected t...

When you switch a node to 'Template' mode, you create guides in Maya. They appear purple or pink and are used to tell the node where to build its r...

When you select a node, the ARISE attribute editor displays its attributes. These attributes give you more control over how the node rig behaves. Eac...

Having prepared the model and learned the basics, we're almost ready to begin rigging our character. But first, we will start by bringing in the mod...

Have you finished rigging and skinning? The 'Rig Export' tool within ARISE is an optional tool available under the 'File' menu. It serve...

After learning how to rig a character from a preset, what's next? How would we rig a biped character with four arms instead of two? Creating a '...