Rapid Poser

To improve the use of the Rapid Rig: Advanced, I have introduced Rapid Poser. It is an add-on that some users without an animation tool set may find incredibly powerful and useful. It is an interface to quickly select and control the Rapid Rig, check it out!

The Anthology Project II

So for my zero readers out there, I figured I would use my vast influence around the globe to get the word out on some of my good friends' work, called The Anthology Project. The first book is amazing, and I highly recommend you check it out. You will support some very talented artists and at the same time, get to read a diverse range of beautifully illustrated comics.

If you have already picked it up, then you will be excited to know that they are working on a second book. However, they need your help! The team is currently raising money through pledges. These pledges will get you some pretty sweet stuff. For more info, CLICK HERE!

New Tutorial Videos

Spent my friday night (yes, I am THAT cool!) making tutorial videos for the Rapid Rig. If you are interested in the rig, here's the link: http://www.creativecrash.com/maya/marketplace/scripts-plugins/character/c/-rapid-rig-advanced-auto-rig-for-maya--2

Semi-Monthly Update

Been working on the rig a lot, and finally have what feels like more of a complete update in version 1.2.2. I have moved the IK/FK matching out of the channel box and into an interface. The interface also includes pose mirroring and control selection.

The other big thing with this update is rig naming. Now, rigs require a name, which is prefixed to all nodes of the rig. This makes it easier to set up scenes with multiple characters and makes using an interface much easier. To have the UI run the scripts on the desired character, the user needs to select one or more controls off that character, and the scripts will run on that character.

Best Seller!

I guess my rig sales are going well enough, I got an email from creativecrash telling me I have the best selling script on their site right now! I am pretty happy with that!

Billboards!

Found a bug I have been meaning to fix on my rig. Constraints are such a pain to control sometimes. This time, it's with wrist flipping.

I haven't been able to get around to it, because I picked up a bit of freelance work doing some 3d renderings for billboards. Pulled an all-nighter and the night before that, got less than 3 hours of shut-eye. But now they are done, and I got a good sleep last night, so I can get back to my rig again!

I am trying out this Empire Avenue thing... Get me some eaves!
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Rapid Rig Update!

Rapid Rig 1.0.2 is up! Has a bunch of cool features, here is where you can pick up a copy! creativecrash

Here is the latest demo of it!

These are the new features:
-optional toon limbs
-optional geometry
-tabbed interface
-ik/fk matching
-increased stability all around with more error-checking
-confirm dialogs to prevent accidental button clicks
-joint radius smaller on fingers to see controllers better
-improved eye controls
-improved geometry, including eyes with eyelids
-channels for adjusting the size of most geometry
-palm control for hand cupping

Website?

So now with my reel done, and my rig mostly complete, I am going to try and switch gears and build a website. Time will tell how it goes.http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=1770080731445468692#

2010 Reel

Just posted my reel, haven't done one in some time, but it was fun! Might need to get myself a faster computer if I keep doing all this 1080p rendering!