Main Character – Rigging

After completing the texturing stage, I proceeded to rig the model. Initially, I attempted to use the ‘Quick Rig’ tool with the ‘step by step’ tab. Unfortunately, persistent errors arose, causing the model to shift unexpectedly, resulting in a misalignment of joints and the model.

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Faced with this challenge, I decided to abandon the file and opt for a fresh start using the ‘Human IK’ tool. At this stage, I deleted body faces in the costume to avoid that its skin break through the costume. On previous feedback from Manos, regarding adding joints for the tail, I successfully rigged the model by creating the tail joints and connecting them with the ‘Connect joint’ tool.

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To validate the rig, I uploaded it to Mixamo and tested its functionality by selecting the ‘Standard walk’ animation and rendering it (using the previous texture version).

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With nearly all settings now in place, the remaining task is animating for this model. I plan to reference various videos and images on the internet to guide the animation process. However, before delving into animation, I recognize the need to revisit and revise my storyboard.

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30.11.2023 added

Some meshes moved together even though it wasn’t associated with when I moved some controller. So I adjusted skin weight using ‘Paint Skin Weights tool’.