Rigging

Human Rig

During my first attempt at rigging, I rigged almost all of the human model except for the facial features. Including IK and FK controls, an IK FK switch, uniform scaling and squash and stretch. I also used scripts to automate the process as well as adding special features (see below).

Rigging with Ribbons

This is a simple rig however the challenge was creating a rig for a game engine. Therefore, I learnt the rig structure required for easy importation into Unreal Engine.

To create the stretchy leather effect for the straps, I decided to try something new and learnt how to create a simple ribbon for each strap. To further help the animator I created some extra attributes to allow the radio body move separately from the straps.

Scripting

Hand Curl Automation

This script mirrors the placement of the finger joints from the left to the right and sets up the new controls. Then it creates a controller for the curling of the fingers together.