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Utilizing the Auto Rig and Muscle System Tools in Houdini

Throughout these lessons, we will rig up a character from scratch using Houdini's Auto Rig and Muscle System tools. Software required: Houdini 13.

Advanced
4h 8m
(3)

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Last Updated Jul 31, 2021

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Utilizing the Auto Rig and Muscle System Tools in Houdini

Throughout these lessons, we will rig up a character from scratch using Houdini's Auto Rig and Muscle System tools. Software required: Houdini 13.

Advanced
4h 8m
(3)

Created by

Last Updated Jul 31, 2021

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Throughout these lessons, we will rig up a character from scratch using Houdini's Auto Rig and Muscle System tools. In this tutorial, we begin by importing the cage meshes and assigning materials. Then, we will create the Auto Rig system, paint influences, add facial blend shapes, and rig up parented eyeballs. By the end of this training, we will also go over a quick lighting setup and tweak materials as well. Software required: Houdini 13.

Utilizing the Auto Rig and Muscle System Tools in Houdini
Advanced
4h 8m
(3)
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