Rigomatic Tutorial (version 2.0)

Here's a tutorial for a MEL script I created which automates the character rigging process. For more information, visit http://www.3dcentral.com/rigomatic/rigomatic.html

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• Maya
• MEL
• character
• 3D
• setup
• rigging
• tutorial
• animation
• CG

[seminolePP]

I have been using this script for a while now, it works very well on maya 2009 as well too. You have my greatest respect man.

[thatstudio]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you've found the script helpful.

Best,

Jason

[limbdarkening]

Thanks so much, this will really help me out. I am an animation undergrad graduate.  I'm trying to put together an effective reel. I model characters myself and animate them but I REALLY HATE rigging, so it's nice to know that i don't really have to anymore. I'm also using some of your characters, Blik, Blok, and Bloke, in my animation reel. Don't worry, I'll give you credit! Thank you!

[thatstudio]

That's great! Glad to hear this script and my characters are useful in your studies.

I look forward to seeing your work,

Jason

[proceedvisuals]

heey jason... great thing you did here!!! very helpfull...

just one question from me... does it work in new 2008 version of maya? cuz i got problem running the script... says... //Error: Cannot find procedure "rigomatic".. (= anyways!! BIG up!! greets, fabio

[thatstudio]

Hi-

Thanks for the comment. I haven't tested the Rig-o-matic yet on the Mac, but it does work fine on Maya 2008. Like most MEL scripts, though, this one needs to be sourced before you run it. The easiest way is usually to place it in your scripts directory before launching Maya.

For more information, please visit the link in the video description.

Best,

Jason

[THEPOWDERMONKEY]

What a dude. What a freakin dude. You've just chiseled off 3 weeks from my major project. Thank you so much!!

[iamspid3rman]

Pure genius!!! I'm an animator so the faster I can get my rigg set up the faster I can get to work. You are freakn' genius!!!!!!!!!! Einstein tips his hat to you sir.

[sachinsawant203]

awesome script ....thanks u sir for sharing

[DanqueDynasty]

does this also cover rigging the face, or am I on my own on that part

[PortlandAnimation]

@MrMeeples

Actually, this script has been tested on Maya 2011 (PC) and works fine. I haven't had the opportunity to test the script on OSX, so maybe that is the issue. Email me directly if you would like me to send you a sample skeleton. jason baskin dot com is my URL

[MrMeeples]

This doesn't work in Maya 2011. Each rigging attempt brings up an error saying certain IK Joints are missing. Very frustrating.

[erictingtingting1]

excuese me,where can i open Rigomatic in maya?

[kunal13091990]

thankzz lot sir :) !! u r a real genius :) !!

[exitstageleft3]

Hi Jason. I tried using your rigomatic thing with my model, along with the base skeleton you made, but when I type rigomatic an error happens. I only get the 'control scale' words under my model and an error that says 'The attribute 'sampleControllerLabelShape.ov­errideEnabled' is locked or connected and cannot be modified.' The panel for the rigging doesn't show up either. What could I be doing wrong?

[sillyshitt]

Great rig, now which bones do I skin my model to??? :O