MAYA CHARACTER RIGGING TUTORIAL: JOINTS & SKINNING

[@amir9000]

This awesome!! One of the best tutorials I ever seen. No wasted time talking about non-important things and straight to the point. Thanks dude!

[@mon4d]

I love that you're not wasting any time and just get straight to the important points. I never even touched the rigging mode of maya but you made it easy to understand in just 20 minutes. Thanks!

[@MethodJTV]

that is exactly what I was going for, glad to hear I hit the mark!

[@StylizedSchools]

came to this after getting 3 hours into a 7.5 hour pluralsight rigging course for "beginners" and got totally lost, it was certaintly NOT for beginners. Nearly cried with joy after watching this makes it very easy for someone just getting started in the rigging aspect of cg, gives a great base to go onto more complex stuff. thanks so much, great work! definitely going to look into your website for some more good stuff.

[@derbountyhunter]

This is THE best Maya tutorial I've ever seen. so detailed and experienced. Thank you James Taylor.

[@MethodJTV]

+Asher Rasco awesome, thank you :-D

[@Supernova12034]

Watched a million tutorials, this is the only one that actually helped Thanks a lot!

[@rexellate]

Hey James, Currently taking a quick dive back in to some simple rigging, and came across this video. Thank you for being clear and staying focused on the task at hand! I can't believe how many videos out there that just go off on so many tangents...

[@daffertube]

Keep up the good work, James. You're quickly become my go-to maya instructor!

[@MethodJTV]

+DustyTV thank you!

[@luckyrock00]

Moving over from a decade in Max to Maya and must complement you on this fantastic, clear, and concise walk-through of basic rigging and skinning. Looking forward to your other vids!

[@wiz823]

Thanks James, you've helped me a lot! This is one of the shortest videos on rigging I've seen yet one of the most informative. I can't wait for your next video.

[@MethodJTV]

+Chad Alley good to hear, thanks!

[@anomalyraven]

I love this tutorial. Its simple, straightforward and refreshes my memory but also improving the little rigging I knew before. But I have to admit I cracked up at 8:13 "The fingers are oooonly going to bend in a certain direction... unless something goes really wrong"

[@naratibnotreally514]

this has got to be the best tutorial out there on rigging n skinning for the short amount of time u put in. i look forward to getting ur extended cut.

[@MethodJTV]

Cool, thanks for the support!

[@mikecastro4539]

I'm new to Maya and this tutorial gave me a better understanding how to create joints and skin. Thank you James. :)

[@christopherlee5881]

Fantastic tutorial as always, the quality of your work never ceases to amaze me.

[@MethodJTV]

+Christopher Lee thank you!

[@cherrylannebataller1537]

i can't stop replaying that walk animation at the start of the video. cool and smooth.

[@MethodJTV]

thanks!

[@mood2]

Great tutorial. Very well explained. As a complete beginner who was trying to figure out why my rigging was not turning out well, this video really helped open me up to all the things I was not doing!

[@DavidReagan]

Your Maya tutorials are the most detailed and intuitive I've come across. This channel is my go to whenever I have questions. Thanks a lot James! :D

[@cgzver]

your tutorials is super fast, easy, and powerful. An you voice is magic. Thnak you.

[@MethodJTV]

+Vlad Chernyatevich thanks!

[@alejandrobalsamoestevez2930]

Very good explanation . Simple and easy with great information and results . Congratulations

[@cornyTEEN]

oh my God Can't believe this is for free. Finally I'm able to catch up with my classmates. You're my life saver!!!!!!!

[@RoundAndRoundAbout]

Same! I thought I'd been left in the dust.

[@cornyTEEN]

+Kaleb H phew! well now your dust is brushed off. Feel so free to run again mate. But hey, did you find his vid on creating controllers by any chance? or could be of anyone that is easy to grasp. Please reply me eh?

[@RoundAndRoundAbout]

+Cuong Ngo No, I haven't seen his video on controllers. Sounds like it would make animation way easier though. I'll have to check it out.

[@Baas-je]

Great tutorials James! Explained like a real teacher. Straight to the point, but pleasant to listen to and very informative! Immediately subbed :)

[@MethodJTV]

Cool, thank you!

[@AporiaLester]

Amazing video James, as always! All of your tutorials helped me so much so far. You make every process in 3D character creation look so amazingly easy xD It's rly impressive. To be honest, I'm pretty sure your Maya tutorials are the ones with the highest quality on youtube. Keep this up, I love your tutorials!

[@MethodJTV]

+Nykusu I'm happy to hear it, thanks!

[@chrisb7424]

Simple and clear. This is how Tuts should be done. Excellent.

[@Thomas90s]

Using this on maya 2017 - Best rigging tutorial on youtube that I could find, James. Thanks a ton. EDIT: I'm really bad with skin weights, and this video really helped me. All best

[@MusashiDonoo]

This is the magnum opus tutorial of rigging in maya! Thank you sir

[@maximgehricke3768]

Outstanding tutorial! It saddens me to see, that another amazing maya tutor has stopped uploading to youtube, but no pressure, Im sure you´re doing the right thing. Thank you a lot for these amazing videos!

[@chlbrn]

Thank you man. Your explanation is the best. I watched many maya rigging tutorials and many people use twist joints but I just didn't know why and I thought it was because you may need to break the character's arm or leg like their got broken arms and legs...How silly I was...Now I know how it works and why those extra joints are needed.

[@Caro3D]

What a great tutorial man. Straight to the sauce, very clear and concise.

[@MethodJTV]

cool, thanks!

[@rohanbhargava26]

Thanks James. I wasnt comfortable with rigging and i was refraining from it but your tutorial has changed my views towards rigging process now and makes me feel that rigging can be done smoothly and easily.😊 Thanks again.

[@MethodJTV]

+Rohan Bhargava thanks, glad it helped!

[@rohanbhargava26]

I also wanted to say that why don't you become a part-time voice over artist because you voice is good and you speak in a very dramatic way, creating a suspense of 'What next'' ...:D :D

[@Dayz3O6]

You make this look like a walk in the park.

[@MethodJTV]

+Dayz 3O6 high praise, thanks!

[@void8700]

This is amazing! I just learned to model organic creatures and I had to move on to rigging. Thank you a lot!

[@esamnammar2915]

man you save my life I've always got problem with rigging thank you very much

[@GuilhermeSilva-hr3zb]

This is one of the best tutorials I ever seen. Thank you so much, it will help me in my new job

[@akshay7121994]

Dude !! you are the man ! fast and to the point tutorial ... unlike other trash talking guys out there ! learnt a lot !

[@MethodJTV]

+Akshay Dharmadhikari thanks! Who is taking trash, out of curiosity? :P

[@akshay7121994]

Search basic things on youtube and there are like 20 min vids to teach a 5 min thing !! ...

[@TheYellowCHARM]

This makes rigging look much less complicated! Thanks!

[@ripulse1839]

My Maya Go-to Channel. Never As always never ceases to amaze me. :D

[@MethodJTV]

+Emmanuel Galdones thank you!

[@behnamrasooli8801]

Fucking awesome explaination man. Right to the point , no extra content, just what I need to know and what I expect to see after reading the title. Thank you :)

[@Dawn_Adepoju]

I just now realized you're one of the professors at the school I used to go to. I sat in on one of your visual design classes. Didn't realize it was you until after the video! haha very helpful stuff, thank you!

[@010WhatMy]

Holy, I've knver seen such a fast work flow

[@MethodJTV]

Thanks :)

[@IllIlIIllIlIl]

It's probably a bit sped up at times

[@burntt999]

Thank you so much for making this.. i had no idea rigging was this in depth

[@juaniusm]

I'm so happy I found your channel. Your videos are so helpful and you explain so much!

[@MethodJTV]

+juaniusm thank you!

[@russelrealeza7142]

Very helpful James, been practicing now character rigging and modeling at the same time for my thesis!

[@NokesaS]

Очень хороший туториал. Этого как раз и ни хватало. Большое спасибо!!! 😊

[@MethodJTV]

+NokesaS thanks, glad to hear it helped!

[@dragonknightsofantar1737]

Just letting you know you're awesome. Keep coming back to your videos.

[@MethodJTV]

thanks!

[@HouseCatTV]

This is really helpful. I never thought to add helper joints.

[@MethodJTV]

+Natalie Kirk thanks Natalie!

[@Theforeveraloneguy]

+James Taylor Could you make a tutorial on how to rig a cape please?

[@ahahlex]

take a look at marvelous design

[@MarckTC]

I love your tutorials, you are a great Teacher!

[@MethodJTV]

Thanks!

[@krucialgames982]

Amazing! Thank you! You just did in 30 - 40 min (video speed x2) what I've been trying to do for a week!

[@DemMedHornene]

Love the videos, they're very helpful. I hope that one day I can work as quickly and confidently in Maya as you. It's pretty amazing.

[@MethodJTV]

Thank you!

[@chichislover]

Awesome video!!!, Will definitely use this vid to practice rigging before I take my 3D Rigging class in Fall

[@raphage...6759]

This is VERY helpful, thank you very much for making this video...

[@danielvine6810]

This is Really Helpful! im an Animation Student and i find most parts of 3D Animation and Modelling a breeze except for Rigging :( this has helped me understand rigging a bit better!!

[@MethodJTV]

+Deadpool Wade Wilson glad it helped!

[@MrNvona]

Great tutorial, just the stuff you need to know and clearly presented.

[@EmmanuelHernandezR]

I am your fan, thanks very much James! Waiting the next part of the tutorial!

[@AS-vo2kn]

Thank you so muchhhhhh , You are the best teacher for me. Your work can easy to understand . XD

[@Aegis_Mind]

thank you for this. You got a good voice for tutorials!

[@cdmar33]

This is such good timing for me and my animation class! I just used your modeling tutorial.

[@MethodJTV]

+cdmar33 glad to hear it!

[@RivenbladeS]

yea the time was perfect. i just finished modeling a character and the animation tutorial came up!

[@AnnaHeey]

This is going so fast, I love it. As a beginner it would be tough to follow, but it is nice flow for an amateur.

[@christoffaloffagus9713]

Thanks for another great tutorial, great results and very concise.

[@MethodJTV]

+Christoff Aloffagus cool, thanks for the much-appreciated feedback!

[@plastic_pyramid7531]

This is a wonderfully done tutorial!!!! thanks for your time making this.

[@cocoxcocoa]

awesome series! Have to say you make probably the best tutorials on youtube, especially for beginners and newcomers to maya! will you ever cover facial rigging/ animation? I find that's the thing I have the most trouble with.

[@MethodJTV]

+Canadian Bacon thanks! I will do facial rigging at some point, not sure when though, have to find the time for it!

[@JuanPNavarrete]

Jesus, your channel is awesome. Great tips and lifesavers. Thanks

[@sergiopatin99]

Awesome tutorial :D

[@MethodJTV]

+Sergiopatin99 thank you!

[@bonyginger6406]

Best Rig and Sk. tutorial !

[@David-Dugan]

man, you're awesome! there are so many bad tuts with slow talking and it makes it boring as hell. great job!

[@MethodJTV]

thank you!

[@GNFS619916]

Ask and you shall receive i guess. Thanks a bunch for the tut. It's a shame your videos aren't more popular, they have amazing production quality.

[@MethodJTV]

+GNFS well, you can help out with that, click like and share them around, I definitely appreciate the effort!

[@Yuzeyobe]

Best tutorial on this, EVER. Bless you.

[@samuelsibal1188]

wow its very helpful, i'm studying my own so thank you very much for your your videos, this video is enough for me to learn by myself...

[@BellyFlopping]

Hey, youve made some great tutorials here!! Thank you!!

[@johnmurphy1248]

Love your videos. So helpful and packed with info. Thanks.

[@daphneee495]

around 4:31 you have that arm joint, but my joint can only parrent one. how do you do that? when i try to parrent the other one it's removes the one i already made.

[@jeka9281]

In my popup menu i dont see Select Influence (10:40 time). Why? In my popup only Object mode Vertex Edge and more without influence =(

[@MethodJTV]

+Jeka Jekin you need to have the Paint Skin Weights tool active to choose the Select Influence option

[@nehatulsigar1064]

Thank you so much for the neat n clean explaination in simple way

[@leotakerkane]

man I love you're videos, thanks a lot

[@gonfurnier6941]

James, awesome video! congratulations, the only one thing that you should have explained is the oriention axis, because the first rig i made i made the mistake of dont orient the joints, but whatever, is a very good video, thanks!!

[@MethodJTV]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@khronosrecords4189]

Really awesome tutorial! You helped me out a LOT!!

[@MethodJTV]

+Girvanator glad to hear it!

[@TheM1925]

Great tutorial James!

[@MethodJTV]

+TheM1925 thank you!

[@sergioguilhermefilho]

BEST RIGGING TUTORIAL EVER!!!!! Thanks!

[@MethodJTV]

+Sérgio Guilherme Filho cool, glad to hear it!

[@Fenixmaiden666]

Really really concise! Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@icetheking4310]

Damn! I never thought I'd learn rigging from James Taylor himself!

[@EightWildly]

Amazing tutorial!

[@SaltedChili]

Thanks man you really helped me a lot.

[@conorrogerson1297]

Hey great tutorial. How do you select the next joint when renaming them? For example at 3:44, you rename the shoulder and then it selects the wrist ready for you to rename again?

[@MethodJTV]

use the up and down arrow keys to go up and down the joint chain

[@conorrogerson1297]

Don't know why I didn't try that, thank you!

[@gautamchaure5973]

Its a Great Video much helpful for custom characters even today

[@idlevalley]

Where was this 6 months ago? :) SO RIDICULOUSLY HELPFUL, THANK YOU!

[@TheGameSeekers]

I'm studying Maya now in school. This tutorial is helpful! thank you sir! Do I have to pay anyting to watch the extended version?

[@MethodJTV]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, the extended cut costs a few bucks, but that is how I'm able to keep making videos!

[@TheGameSeekers]

James Taylor Thank you sir! I will support.

[@hackandtech24]

wow james. thanks man. this was a an awesome tutorial for a noobie like me

[@MichaelHurdleStudio]

Great video as always man. Thanks for this.

[@milagros104]

OMG!!! I just started w Maya and by far yours is the best rigging tutorial ever. Can you do face too?

[@MethodJTV]

Your in luck. Just released an extended cut video on face rigging: www.methodj.com/methodj-downloads/character-modeling-video-tutorial-downloads/

[@milagros104]

James Taylor thanks a lot!

[@F1WW13]

No IK handle tut yet? Great video, sir!

[@パルレオン]

i love your videos.i need this. and it works very well.

[@MethodJTV]

thanks!

[@nfarquhar]

This is super helpful, great vid

[@eunicetamayo1215]

YOUR VOICE IS SO SOOTHING!!!!

[@Kromulus98]

Amazing, Love your tutorial.

[@Tallacus]

some great advice for skinning

[@vchristianmilo3923]

Thumbs Up, for choosing a great model for this tutorial.

[@gustavocarrillo5964]

man, you deserve more likes!!!

[@MethodJTV]

Thanks!

[@uet7417]

Very great tutorials! Thank you!

[@eymme5571]

How did he connect that joint in 3:16? What did he pressed on the keyboard? I'm confused

[@erikm9768]

what an amazing tutorial!

[@MethodJTV]

Thanks!

[@RivenbladeS]

thanks for the tutorial. it will be very useful for me . nice work!! keep it up!

[@MethodJTV]

+kostas petsis thanks!

[@CaptnKyrsh]

amazing tutorial!!! I used it to skin my flour sack... sorry hahaha. first time animating a character, gotta start somewhere I guess. so glad I found this channel!