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Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender in Maya - Part 2

by Shaun Keenan8 Mar 2013

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In this tutorial series from Shaun Keenan of MZP Studios, you'll learn how to create an advanced multi-character rig for Futurama's Bender. 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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Video 2-1: Head Connections

Video 2-2: Arm & Door Connections

Video 2-3: Leg & Smooth Connectors

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Shaun Keenan (Fusedgore) is a self taught CG artist. His specialty is Modeling, Rigging, Sculpting, Texturing and Rendering. Shaun has over 7 years of experience in Character Modeling, Character Rigging, Sculpting and Texturing. Primarily a character Modeler, Shaun strives to help as he can with any project people are trying to finish. Many of Shaun's work can be seen at the following links. If you have any questions, Shaun is willing to try and answer those questions by email. Email | Portfolio | Facebook | Deviantart Page.

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