Mansur Bishev releases version 3.0 of his modular rigging system for Maya
The 3D artists community receives a major update with the release of Mansur Rig 3.0. Created by artist Mansur Bishev, this free package revolutionizes how to prepare characters for animation in Autodesk Maya, a step that traditionally takes a lot of time. 🎬
A modular approach to building digital skeletons
The core of this tool is its modular approach. Instead of creating a rig from scratch, technical artists and animators can assemble a complete skeleton by selecting and connecting preconfigured body parts from a central interface. Each module, whether for legs, arms, spines, or necks, comes with its own animation controls, deformers, and built-in stretch functions.
Main features of the system:- HumanIK compatibility: The generated rig works with Maya's HumanIK format, allowing seamless transfer of movements from other sources or use of motion capture (mocap) data.
- Facial and hand controls: The package includes specific options for creating detailed control systems for facial expressions and hand joints.
- Centralized interface: The entire assembly and setup process is managed from a single panel, optimizing the workflow.
"Now you can spend hours setting up the perfect rig instead of animating, which is what you really wanted to do." - Ironic reflection on the rigging process.
Complete ready-to-use content
The Mansur Rig 3.0 download is more than just the modular builder. Bishev includes several ready-to-use resources that help get started immediately and understand the system.
Resources included in the package:- Example humanoid character: A already rigged model with its textures applied, perfect for testing and learning.
- Set of predefined poses: A collection of poses to verify and test the functionality of the created rig.
- Explanatory documentation: Guides detailing how the system works and how to make the most of its features.
Requirements and availability
To use this tool, Autodesk Maya 2022 or a more recent version must be installed. The system is distributed for free, and those interested can download Mansur Rig 3.0 directly from the artist's Gumroad page. This tool represents a significant advancement in automating and streamlining one of the most technical phases in 3D animation production. 🚀
You can download the tool from here: https://github.com/asaf-b/Mansur-Rig/releases/tag/3.0.0