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Learn how to rig a character in Blender using the built-in Rigify add-on!
This easy-to-follow tutorial is a continuation of our low-poly PlayStation-style character series. I'll walk you through the entire rigging process for creating a functional armature, setting up bone layers, and parenting your mesh.
Whether you're a beginner or just looking for the fastest way to get a usable low poly rig in Blender, this video is for you.
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Previous Episode (making the model): https://youtu.be/uIHuqFLa_X0
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction & Overview
00:00:30 - Adding the Rigify Armature (Meta-Rig)
00:01:30 - Matching the Bones to the Character Mesh (Scaling/Positioning)
00:06:00 - Generating the Final Rig
00:06:30 - Parenting the Mesh (Automatic Weights)
00:07:30 - Testing the Rig & Fixing Weights
00:10:00 - Cleaning Up Bone Layers/Final Touches