We're kicking March off right with a great tutorial from Shaun Keenan where you'll learn how to create an advanced multi-character rig for Futurama's Bender. In this series, Shaun will show you how to create a truly versatile and production friendly rig in Maya capable of a staggering set of options and a huge amount of control. Built inside this rig are various options for not only Bender's wide range of movements, but options to change between various levels of mesh detail and materials on the fly, providing a wide assortment of helpful and innovative tools for animators to do their job right!

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Bender 2.0 Rig Demonstration

Tutorial Preview: Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender - Rig Demo



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Introduction

Tutorial: Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender - Introduction



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Video 1-1: Necessary Geo for a Full Rig Solution

Tutorial: Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender - Part 1-1



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Video 1-2: Joints & Nurbs Curves for Rig Control

Tutorial: Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender - Part 1-2



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Video 1-3: Skinning & Parenting

Tutorial: Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender - Part 1-3



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Video 1-4: Adding Custom Attributes

Tutorial: Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender - Part 1-4



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