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In this blog post, we’ll be diving into a detailed comparison of two major auto rigging add-ons for Blender: Rigify vs Auto-Rig Pro. This is part of our tutorial series on Auto-Rig Pro. I aim at answering an important question: Is Auto-Rig Pro worth the $40 price tag when its main competitor, Rigify, is free […]
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Table of Contents Introduction to Procedural Crowds Crowd Simulation is one of the challenging areas of computer graphics. Populating a scene with a crowd of people can be a time-consuming task. That’s why I was excited to discover the Procedural Crowds addon, a powerful tool that automates the creation of digital crowds right in Blender.
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Table of Contents Rivet Rig: Pinning Objects to a Deforming Surface In Blender rigging, you may sometimes need to pin an object to the surface of another deforming object in your rigging setup. This is often referred to as a “rivet rig” and can be a useful technique when you want an object to move
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Table of Contents Summary The Mixamo Rig addon for Blender has long been a valuable tool for animators and character artists. However, with the release of Blender 4, the official Mixamo addon has become incompatible, leaving many users frustrated. But fear not, the community has stepped up to the challenge, and a reliable fix is
Mixamo Rig addon in Blender 4: a Community Fix! Read More »
Table of Contents Intro to Blender Extensions Recently, the Blender Foundation announced a significant new concept – “Blender Extensions” and a new Extensions Platform. This platform promises to improve the way we manage Blender addons, themes, keymaps and assets. But these changes also raise some questions and concerns. In this blog, I’ll dive into the
New “Blender Extensions”: stud or dud? Read More »
Table of Contents Blender 4.1 Rigging and Animation Blender 4.1 has brought some exciting updates to rigging and animation. In this blog, we will dive deep into the new capabilities and improvements that have been introduced in the latest version of Blender. From nested bone collections to enhanced bake action options, there’s a lot to
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Table of Contents Summary I’m excited to introduce you to my newest project which I hope will revolutionize the way you discover Blender addons and tools – CGDive’s Blender Addon Directory. This new website organizes a vast collection of free and paid Blender addons in a way that makes it incredibly easy to find exactly
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Table of Contents Blender 4 Updates in Rigging & Animation: Introduction Blender 4.0 has introduced a range of new tools and updates that are designed to enhance the rigging and animation features of the software. From bone collections to bone colors, the changes in Blender 4 aim to streamline the rigging and animation process, making
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Table of Contents Introduction AccuRig is a stand-alone software designed for easy rigging (auto-rigging) of humanoid characters. It is part of the Actacore family of products and is completely free to use. AccuRig offers a user-friendly interface and seamless integration with popular animation software like Blender, Maya, and game engines. In this blog, we will
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Table of Contents Introduction to AI Motion Capture with QuickMagic “AI Motion Capture” technology has revolutionized the way artists bring their creations to life. Quick Magic is a new AI mocap service that aims to simplify and enhance this process. Quick Magic can convert 2D videos of human movement into 3D skeletal animation data, also
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