Blender Rigging - Setting Up an IK Arm Rig

[@TonyMekhael-x2e]

I can easily say that this is one of the best and clearest tutorials i have ever watched.

[@huntercressall9728]

Indeed!

[@geodude1725]

100000%

[@mungkey]

I agree 100% !

[@kilburnvideos]

Same. I just learned more about rigging in 16 minutes than in the past month.

[@dolmyGamer]

I've watched tutorials, but yours deserve a standing ovation, this deserve thousands likes and follow, YOU NAILED IT

[@franktothemax]

It’s wild that this is the *only* video I’ve found that clearly shows how to connect individual armature bones to a pre-constructed mesh. Normally, when I find these rare 1-of-1 videos, everything about it is crap. Terrible microphone, can’t understand what the person is saying, 480p. It’s brutal. This 17 minute tutorial is perfect 😢 I hope other content creators find your channel and find inspiration in your abilities dude. Thank you to the max for sharing this!

[@awakeningnow5376]

This should be the GOLD standard of what tutorial videos should be. Very clear & concise, perfect tone & voice. Thank you so much!👍👍👍

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You're very welcome!

[@lorisdiminico]

This is not just one of the best rigging/IK tutorials, this is THE BEST tutorial out there! Thank you very much for this!

[@huntercressall9728]

This is THE definitive IK tutorial for beginners. It literally solved all the issues I was having with my rig and solved the issue four other tutorials could not. Thank you.

[@grimnir7749]

This is the most sensical tutorial I've seen on IK/rigging. Thanks for making this, I learned a lot!

[@Eroktic]

Out of many many tutorials, this one is THE best. Great explaining with as simple as possible steps that are easy to follow. Great job and thanks!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@tohneyteoh]

Agreed.

[@GaryParkin]

Thank you so much. At the time I'm writing this, I'm just starting to make assets for my game and this explains bone IK in a non-scary way.

[@sowigacid]

bro this tutorial literally solves every problem ever occuring for simple mechanical rigging. this is simply perfect.

[@muhammadfarooqi]

come on man.. how dare you say at the end end "i hope this video was helpful" ... do you think we've such a useless time to waste on "other" stuff.. this was awesome .. literally .. I had stuck in this situation for months but wasn't getting time to learn in... You just made it a piece of cake! . you just earn a subscriber and a heart like!

[@ranieldenicen.marpuri6544]

Hearing the shortcuts as you press them is more natural, rather than seeing them being displayed on a corner where you have to playback the video just to know what is being pressed. it stupid. this is genius. I subscribed on the first few seconds of the video.

[@average3970]

I know everyone else has pointed this out already, but what an extremely good tutorial. I watched so many IK rigging tutorials and this was the only one that clicked everything for me.

[@jasonnehceis3267]

The thing I see much more rarely in tutorial and training videos is the WHY in explaining a particular task. ALL training videos explain WHAT to do, but more infrequently do they explain WHY it’s being done in a specific way and alternative ways it could be done to achieve the same or similar results. And to go a bit deeper showing some common mistakes that are made in attempting a particular result. MANY times I have followed along through the steps in a video, and it usually works fine, but I have to go back over it and study all the steps in an attempt to better understand it so I could do it again in the future without the need to watch the video again. So THANK YOU for explaining the WHY in what you are doing AND the common mistakes or directions that could be taken that will not yield the desired results. FAR too many tutorials do not take this into consideration and its the difference between garden variety tutorials and exceptional ones.

[@etiennebrownlee4071]

Very Clear tutorial, makes it easy to follow. And I love your voice sir, very nice to the ears can listen for hours, unlike other tutorials. Thanks!

[@mikolassodomka5032]

damn than you somuch!!! slow and stedy tutorial was really helpful!!!

[@aaronvdw]

I just ran through an entire course on rigging by a well-known source of Blender courses and it doesn't even come close to the clarity of your videos. Well done, as usual!

[@LauraMathewsArt]

WOW it makes SUCH a difference when someone has really thought about how to show the process!! So many videos are overly complicated and wordy and confusing and obviously done on the fly, THIS ONE really made it click, thank you so much!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You’re welcome! Glad to help 🙂

[@MarcoKalantari]

Fantastic tutorial. Well explained, clear and detailed. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. This keeps the community alive and growing.

[@onemunki]

Had to add to the other comments here....I've been watching tutorials on Blender for the last couple of years...but this one...excellent, perfect clarity, crystal clear explanation. Like the other comments...gold standard!

[@lartscrafts]

Best tutorial I found about rigging. Please make more tutorials about rigs

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

The extra effort that you take to speak clearly is very much appreciated. It makes all the difference when trying to understand something new. Thank you.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You’re welcome! Thanks 😊

[@maxwaxlabs]

I have watched so many tutorials and this is one of the clearest and simplest. thank you for making this.

[@billyreynolds2707]

This should be the PLATINUM standard! Amazing clarity! Kudos! 💯

[@koryaiine7393]

The best rigging tutorial out there. I thought I wouldn't be interested because of the many other ones I've seen, but this one I will use!!!

[@crissyhowes]

I've looked at sooooo many videos trying to learn this. your pace and full description of why you do thing make the the best video I've ever seen.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thanks so much! I’m glad it was helpful to you 😊

[@lucasdigital]

This is an excellent tutorial. I'm no longer quite so intimidated by my entry into the world of Blender rigging.

[@desaturatedchaos9304]

So much information packed into this video, and clearly explained! Thank you!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You're so welcome!

[@Caiosamah]

I know i'm doing something OBVIOUS and that you heard hundreds of times. But CONGRATULATIONS on this tut. Straight to te point, Flawless, and cleaner that most of the ones i've seen so far! New Suscriber !!!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad it’s helping folks out 😊

[@tvs3497]

🏅🥇🎖🏆 That is some serious Blendering IMHO. There should be an award for best-quality videos like a Grammy or something. I'd give this one a nod.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@hungrysquishybrain]

IK stands for Inverse Kinematics... whew, had to look that one up on my own!

[@spamone]

I searched for a video that could helps me rigging basically a cobot arm for presenting industrial project, i use blender since years but never liked animation and rigging. You explained it in the best manner possible, thanks a lot it helps me a lot 👍

[@JohnnyMatthews]

I’m so glad this video has helped so many people out!

[@NickEnchev]

What an excellent tutorial, to the point, informative, and with all the shortcuts for an efficient workflow.

[@The_real_stone]

Oh my god this video is perfect. It has exactly everything that I needed to learn, it’s straight to the point, the directions are clearly spoken, and you explain every step. I only wish I found it sooner!

[@BanglaWare]

So good, loved how simply you explained such a complicated topic. Thank you

[@rage2050a]

Your video helped me a lot as I was looking for an IK way for mechanical parts. Thank you!!

[@keetano]

awesome dude, u helped me so much with this video. i always tried with an armature that was always deforming my model and stuff instead of just rotating the elements on the bones... thank you. keep it up!

[@Skybot437]

Great tut. No one else talks about limiting IK movement. That really helped, thx.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Glad you liked it!

[@Gametime05577]

Thanks for makibng this awesome tutorial for free ❤

[@yukonone836]

This tut is literally the best one across whole universe. Thank you, mate, you are legend!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You are too kind

[@SrdjanPavlovic11080]

This is THE BEST tutorial on subject of mechanical rigging, and I watched them ALL: Ian Hubert, CG cookie (YT, and paid with sci fi environment)... Johnny's tutorial is packed with informations, and CLEAR EXPLANATIONS: Why you are doing something What are the steps to perform certain task What you need to be aware in order to successfully perform your operation I wish I watched this tutorial first, then I would be able to understand everything much better.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You are too kind.

[@SrdjanPavlovic11080]

@@JohnnyMatthews you, sir, deserve even more praise! Again thank you for all your work, I myself learned so much from you!

[@faddlewaddle2615]

Just saw someone else say the same thing I'm about to. Been checking out other tutes and yours, thus far, is the only one that made a difference for me. Absolutely new to rigging in Blender and as of this morning I'm on my way thanks to you. 🙂

[@JohnnyMatthews]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@skylark197878]

clear.crisp.concise.impressive. Thanks.

[@Grailo.8]

I've watch so many tutorials on ik rigging and this is by far the clearest and most thorough. Thank you so much. This is the first video I'm seeing, but best believe I'm here to stay

[@jimEther]

Your teaching style is very clear and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you get something out of my videos 😊

[@bUildYT]

wow top 5 best tutorial ive ever seen !

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Wow thanks

[@leythecg]

By far the best I've found on this subject! Learned more in a few minutes than anywhere! Thanks a lot for this!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You’re very welcome!

[@scooby2541]

Excellent intro for getting into bones and ik for the first time, everything explained very clearly . Great tutorial, thanks very much, just what I needed.

[@MichaelJosephGFX]

Thanks so much! Just about every other tutorial felt confusing, this one made it simple to understand. Cheers!

[@cecilswazey6410]

BEST tut i've found in the past 2 years of searching , would you consider doing another skinning/rigging a full coilover 4-link suspension on an offroad truck, including the parenting all the way from front steerable solid axle all the way to the body... trying to setup a model i've built for snowrunner/ farming simulator but parenting the bones correctly as well as limiting constraints get frustrating....

[@JohnnyMatthews]

😳 I’d have to do some research to understand how to do that myself!

[@sahal1544]

Clearest tutorial ever!

[@fylip22b]

Bonjour et merci pour cette démonstration. Très bonnes et très complètes explications. À bientôt. Philippe P

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@SubunitProductions]

This is an insanely good tutorial. Thank you so much for making this so clear and easy to follow!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you found it so helpful!

[@ananiasford]

I like creating and animating machines so I keep coming back to this vid. Great job.

[@BlendingEdge]

Excellent presentation.. short, concise and comprehensive

[@loofa4775]

Bravo! I have been wanting to start using bones instead of relying on just contraints. This is such a great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@chicao.do.blender]

that looks like a longer video than your average, appreciate the effort, i'm personally interested in better rigging

[@Will-re5hw]

thank you I am French and I understand very well your explanations !

[@mayena5735]

This is such a good tutorial, perfect tempo and information. I can follow allong without pausing and I'm left with no questions. Thank you!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ilrasotommy]

Best rigging tutorial so far on KZbin!

[@vegalatt9774]

Thanks

[@razoredge2981]

Excellent tutorial the best for simplicity of understanding and clarity in the explanation of how to get an IK in blender thanks a lot

[@OpenFungess]

This video explained everything I needed to know and has helped tremendously, Thank you.

[@BradyJohnston]

Thanks Johnny! This was a fantastic video. Have tried to get into IK a couple of times, and the tutorials just didn't explain it as clearly as you have with this! Keep up the awesome work :)

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thanks for the kind words Brady!

[@StarLightFilmProductions]

Thanks for this tutorial I went through so many that didn't work but this one did saved me a lot of time and headaches since I'm making a full game

[@JohnnyMatthews]

That’s great to hear! I’m glad it helped 😊

[@lipsach]

This tutorial is too perfect.

[@realquincyhill]

Amazing video, this might be the best introductory rigging tutorial on youtube!

[@ThomasThings]

an absolutely fantastic turorial. It's perfect for what I need!

[@nicolasherrbach3757]

Super clear! I was finally able to add IK to my arm rig (I didn't have a target bone, and I was locking axes in the bone constraints panel instead of in the IK sub-panel). Thanks Johnny!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Glad it helped!

[@imadsaddik]

Thank you so much. I have learnt so many things in this video and I want to say that the pace at wish you were sending information was great.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrlaruso]

Simple and perfect explanation

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@itsblkworld]

The best tutorial for a beginner like me. You're not just do this and this but instead you explained why did you do that. You got my subscribe!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Welcome to the channel!

[@vadymzayets6401]

Excellent explanation. Thanks.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You are welcome!

[@postmodernerkindergartner960]

The best introduction Tut on this topic, thank you!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@sadeghlotfizadeh925]

one of the best tuts in rig IK...

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thank you!

[@Kimb4000]

This video was SO HELPFUL. I have watched a lot of tutorials on rigging and out of all of them this one nailed the issue I was looking for help on! I liked and subscribed. Thank you!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@ariandesign3981]

Thanks a ton for this video. This is gold. Simple and effective.

[@evilvenom6659]

Actually I never kept a comment to any video but this video made me to keep a comment😊... Very clear tutorial...🤩

[@in3432]

Brilliant video, easy to understand and at a good pace, well done.

[@Mark_Alloway]

One of the best bone videos I've seen. I learned lots of new information. Thanks.

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helping folks out.

[@kabeza79]

Hi John. This masterclass is priceless. I would like to practice with this model but I cannot find it. Thank you very much

[@jvsonyt]

This is perfect and now I know what and how to rig other things.

[@gsmaga2]

thanks a lot, you have an amazing ability to explain that make things easier to understand

[@medafan53]

2:07 You don't need to go into and out of Pose mode like that, selecting the applicable mesh in the outline selects it, at which point you can parent just the same, but quicker. That being said, the rest of it is excellent, the limits for mechanical rigs is an excellent function no other video I've seen has discussed them.

[@Puckerization]

Great tutorial Johnny! A clear and precise explanation that covered a lot of scenarios...thank you!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You're very welcome!

[@BennXdesign]

best IK tuto Ive ever seen.

[@alroc4783]

BRILLIANT! Standing ovation for this video. Thank you! 🙆‍♂👏

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You’re very welcome!

[@Gilmar.Oliveira]

This is so easy to follow! Definetly my favorite!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

I’m so glad 😊

[@adefischer147]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, your a lifesaver.

[@dustloaf]

Just briliant - the best example to use

[@JohnnyMatthews]

Thanks 😊

[@Ramen5914ttv]

You should use an "empty" as the IK target not a bone.

[@KvabbeGrevlingsti]

Thank you! Realy nice tutorial. Best i have seen on the topic 🙂

[@connomar55]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@rcarendsen]

This was exactly what I was looking for... ❤ thank you 😊

[@super_morto]

Great tutorial Johnny, also for people using BGE and forked versions (UPBGE/Range), most of this should work "mostly" the same.

[@sedattas5621]

best lesson for ik

[@JohnnyMatthews]

🙂

[@sajidaparveen6345]

Awesome tutorial .really master of rigging in easiest and effective ways❤❤❤❤

[@qili5496]

Thanks Johnny, great Tutorial, you saved my life

[@SuperLongfield]

Amazing tutorial. Complex topics explained in a easy to follow way, thank you for sharing it!

[@JohnnyMatthews]

You're very welcome!

[@jojojo7333]

Won"t say that's the best I've watched. Will just say that the only one I understood. Some says there's no bad students, only bad teachers... :)