What you'll learn

This Softimage tutorial will provide you with a foundation for rigging characters in Softimage. We'll take a step-by-step approach, constructing a control rig that is solid and animator-friendly. We'll learn everything from proper bone placement and working with constraints, to learning how to utilize some of Softimage's robust skinning tools to remove the fear of painting weights. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the foundation you need to create your own rigs that produce character performances that are natural and entertaining. Software required: Softimage 2010 and up.