Character Rigging in XSI

$28.00

Software: XSI 2.0 and above (5.0 required for project files)
Run Time: 2 hrs. 4 min., 1 disc
Availability: Ships next business day

Easily learn the essentials of Character Rigging in XSI with 2 hours of project-based training. Ideal for new users.

Popular highlights include:

* Skeleton Basics
* Skeletal Hierarchies
* Constraints
* Custom Controls
* Reverse Foot Controls
* Linked Keys
* Spine Controls
* Local Rotations
* Hand Controls
* Effectors
* Flexible Spines
* Parenting

"Character Rigging in XSI" provides several lessons designed to increase your productivity with time-saving tips and fun, hands-on projects. Highlights from popular topics include: skeleton basics, skeletal hierarchies, using constraints, building custom controls, reverse foot controls, using linked keys, building spine controls, local rotations, hand controls, effectors, flexible spines, parenting, and several additional lessons designed to give you a firm understanding of Character Rigging in XSI.

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction and project overview 1:28
2. Creating skeleton chains 4:46
3. Parenting hierarchy for the leg 9:44
4. Using the Rename script to rename duplicated chains 5:08
5. Creating the chains for the arms and fingers 7:38
6. Parenting hierarchy for the hand 5:48
7. Using constraints to create shoulder shrug 7:36
8. Getting started with custom parameters and the Parameter Connection Editor 8:32
9. Creating custom finger controls 6:47
10. Duplicating arm with controls to the opposite half of the body 4:04
11. Building hip and chest control objects 8:20
12. Creating a flexible spine 4:08
13. Preparing foot for reverse foot controls 7:54
14. Building reverse foot controls (part 1) 5:50
15. Building reverse foot controls ( part 2) 9:37
16. Finalizing reverse foot controls and mirroring controls to the opposite half of the body 11:21
17. Adding final controls and final parental hierarchy 6:41
18. Tips / Tricks: Creating a collision floor for the feet 4:49
19. Tips / Tricks: Using Linked Keys in older versions of XSI 4:01

Specifications
Software Requirement: XSI 2.0 and above (5.0 required for project files)
Run Time: 2 hrs. 4 min., 1 disc
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Mac / PC
Availability: Ships next business day
Weight: 0.35 lbs