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PuppetSoul is an Rigging solution for Autodesk Maya. It makes Riggers happy. Animators too! (And producers also by the way…)
Enjoy :)**
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You are an animator? Go directly the Rigs explain for Animators or the Animator’s Rig Features
Main concept under PuppetSoul. This is a fast reading paer. Read it before or after the Getting Started Tutorial.
Step by step for first time user. After this tutotial you will get the idea, it’s simple :)
Getting Started 0 : Video + Preparation
Getting Started 1 : Start a Creature Rig
Getting Started 2 : Karma/Monks (Build/Rig Actions)
Getting Started 5 : Special Monks
Karma’s is apply on the Base file. The base file need to have the correct joints’s orientation.
The Joint Box : Managing joints on BASE file to ensure applying Karma (PuppetSoul file)
Using the Puppet Park (rig library)
How to add a BlendShape in the Facial PipeLine
Add an object in the FCL facial Base scene (eyelashes)
PuppetSoul Dynamic is a Dynamic For animator. Aim is to delay the Character Fx job and makes all secondary animations (Hairs, cloth, poney tail, etc..) automatic as possible for animator, easy to control. It include Collide.
Apply and Use Dynamic Expression Type (Muppic)
The Standalone is the same core as PuppetSoul Dynamic, but does not need the PuppetSoul Builder. It can be use independantly of PuppetSoul rigs, on any joints, and any rig system.
Puppet Soul Dynamic Standalone Help
PuppetSoul lets you store Animation, Poses, Selections, and even asset in a library, share each item with other artists, and call them whenever you need. You can blend between poses, use symetry or even retargeting!
Poses/Anims/Selections/Asset Library Help
Monks are body-parts (like arms) or rig element (like cleaner or mirror).
Monks overview:
Monks task : Structure :
Monks task : Utilities :
Monks task : Building rigs :
PUPbuildZenHairs (FineTune and use for birdTail)
PUPbuildWing : Rules to follow
PuppetSoul ToolBox is a powerfull set of features for the daily life of the rigger. It comes with handy way of store maya usual feature to exclusive PuppetSoul features as Powerfull autoSkin, Special new deformers, and manage Controllers shapes.
The Right Mouse Button Menu for Animator (v2)
