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HOW DO I MAKE MY RIG ANIMATOR-PROOF?

Having the ability to construct complex systems that allow an animator to easily and intuitively bring a character to life is a true skill, and one which takes time to learn and master.

It’s not just a case of adding IK and FK to a creature’s limbs or producing a few blend shapes so they can emote. Rigging goes deeper than this, but the

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