Professional Certificate in Character Setup & Rigging

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The Professional Certificate in Character Setup & Rigging is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the essential skills necessary to excel in the field of animation and visual effects. This program focuses on character setup and rigging, which are critical components of the animation pipeline.

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With the increasing demand for high-quality animation in various industries such as film, television, gaming, and advertising, the need for skilled character setup and rigging artists is higher than ever before. This course covers the entire character setup and rigging process, from modeling to animation-ready rigs. Learners will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya and learn to create complex rigs for bipedal and quadrupedal characters. They will also learn about skinning, weighting, and deformation techniques to ensure smooth and realistic character movement. Upon completion of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of the character setup and rigging process, making them highly sought after in the animation industry. This course is an excellent opportunity for aspiring artists to advance their careers and take on more challenging and rewarding roles in the animation and visual effects industry.

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• Introduction to Character Setup & Rigging: Basics of character rigging, understanding the pipeline, and preparing for production.
• Modeling for Rigging: Creating models that are optimized for rigging, including considerations for edge flow, topology, and edge loops.
• Creating Rigging Systems: Building rigs using industry-standard tools and techniques, including a focus on deformation, controls, and automation.
• Advanced Rigging Techniques: Exploring advanced rigging concepts such as facial rigging, cloth simulation, and muscle systems.
• Scripting for Riggers: Learning to write scripts and tools to automate tasks, improve workflow, and customize rigs for specific needs.
• Character Animation with Rigged Models: Bringing characters to life through animation, including keyframe animation and motion capture data.
• Testing & Debugging Rigs: Best practices for testing and debugging rigs, ensuring they function correctly and are ready for production.
• Collaboration & Communication in Character Setup & Rigging: Working effectively with other team members, including artists, animators, and technical directors.

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A Professional Certificate in Character Setup & Rigging can open doors to a range of rewarding career paths in the UK's thriving animation industry. Explore two popular roles, each requiring a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise. 1. **Character Setup Artist**: In this role, you'll create the initial geometry, skeletal structure, and rig for characters, enabling animators to bring them to life.
*Job market trends (estimated)*: 40% of the Character Setup & Rigging job market
*Salary range (estimated)*: £25,000 - £40,000 per year 2. **Character Rigging Artist**: As a Character Rigging Artist, you'll refine the character setup, adding controls for facial expressions, body movements, and cloth simulations.
*Job market trends (estimated)*: 60% of the Character Setup & Rigging job market
*Salary range (estimated)*: £30,000 - £50,000 per year

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