Character Rigging for Production in Maya

This Maya tutorial will show you how to set up character rigs using Maya. We'll build a robust control rig that is animator-friendly step by step. From correct joint placement to techniques to correct a joint's orientation, to fun ways to preserve volume as mesh deforms occur and how to make controls simple and efficient. You'll also learn how build fun MEL tools to speed up your workflow and allow you to spend more time building control rigs using the best methods. Software required: Maya 2011.