This video is everything, first tutorial that has ever related to me on a personal level. Also that arm gag at the beginning is everything and the reason I have subscribed... Thank you...
Really helpful tutorial. I had problems when ı was rigging a character. Thanks to you I will make a better character animation. Looking forward to see your new tutorials
I would like you make a full tutorial about duik, I mean, about all of it elements like conectors and another tools inside it, I apologise my bad english
hey is there a way to scale down or scale up your character once its all rigged without precomposing it? I initially had it double the size of my comp so that i could scale it down and not lose its quality but didnt know how to. precomposing it i would have to go back and forth between compositions for all the movements to match up. any suggestions?
Yeah, you can parent everything to a null, but then you have to go back and reparent everything back up to the other body parts. I'll be honest, I will usually pre-comp. jumping back and forth isn't that much of a pain for me, especially if I use the mini flowchart.
Thank you so much . I have a character with black stroke . and its in photoshop . Also its a solid object . I want to separate the parts . ? Also I don't wanna use pins cause my character is realistic and I don't want it to be like clays . is that possible or not ? I know sounds silly but any help would be appreciated .
Hi Amir, Yeah, it is possible if you know how to duplicate my technique of creating the limbs in illustrator, but do it in photoshop. You might need to create some marker layers that are place directly in the center of the circles so you know where to place everything perfectly in after effects, then once everything is rigged up in After Effects, you can go back into photoshop and delete those markers and the file should update in After Effects. Hope this helps!
If you want a sleeve that extends past the elbow, then just design the bicep to be fully sleeved, and then the forearm you can just bring the sleeve from the elbow down to wherever you want it. No need to create a separate set of layers for a separate rig.
Can you make aa video on same topic on How to Bend Hip properly bcoz when i did this i have the same effect that with this characters Arm plzz tell us sir
Then you can change stroke and fill color and change path in after effects, rather than in illustrator, also apply a bunch of things that are available only for shape layers (repeater etc).
It is so that After Effects can detect the center of the circles we made for the joints of the limbs, so that when we rig everything up, the joints are lined up and don't break.
Sometimes I think when you group things, it will close any paths that are open. So you may just have to use the scissor tool again to cut that line out. That's assuming I am understanding what you're describing correctly.
Video starts at 5:36 | Parenting 7:28 | 7:43 Autorig _Still it is unclear, how to control direction of the Hand. Its dangling downwards like it was dead_
No no, the video doesn't start at 5:36. That's just where we start setting everything up in After Effects. This tutorial is not only about how to rig the character, it is also about how to design a character with shape layers to help you in the rigging process. AKA the first 5 minutes of the tutorial. It's important to NOT skip that part. The rotation of the hand is dealt with by rotating the controller layer of the limb. OR if you want the hand to rotation with the forearm automatically, you can disable the expression on the hand layer rotation property.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy Sure thing. I've spend some time in AE over the years and consider rigging somewhat advanced technique, which makes first 5minutes inadequately basic. I think most already know how to prep AI for import.
@@LightspeedTutorials I disagree. I think a lot of people jump into character rigging without consideration of how to actually design their characters for easy set up in DUIK. The workflow I've outlined here, if followed, is the most streamlined way to create character limbs that don't break so that you can avoid frustration further down the line. On the contrary, I believe that it is adequately basic because the designing process for characters isn't all that complicated. Also I think that the reception to this tutorial is evidence enough that a fair amount of people tend to agree with me.
Yes, the advantage is being able to place that anchor points directly in the center of your joints, which is why I create the joints using circles. If you leave these as AI files, AE can't snap to the center of these circles.
No it's not for performance, its so that you when you go to place the anchor point, (pivot point) it snaps to the center of the circle that we used to create the limb. Converting it to AE shape layers makes it so AE knows there is a circle there. It's important to be able to snap the anchor point to the center of the circle so that when you rotate your joints the stay aligned. Which is what this entire video is about.
I think a really useful video would be like a 'best practices' for designing your characters in order for the DUIK experience to be as smooth as possible. For example, I've just done a project where a client wanted me to animate their mascot, but it was sent in sort of a running pose, which made the walk cycle a nightmare to get looking good. Now admittedly that's almost certainly because I'm not goot enough yet at animation or DUIK to know how to quickly isolate and correct errors, and I'm sure there are far more efficient ways than what I've been doing, but I'm enjoying learning even though I'm a total newbie to animation.
Thank you very much. great video tutorial ... but as always ... they never show how to make the hand follow the direction of the arm. Since it stays in the direction of the ground. ALWAYS!
I actually cover this in a different video here: th-cam.com/video/AcEIT03Mrzk/w-d-xo.html Some character rigging tools have a feature called 'auto rotate' and will do what you're talking about. In the case of Duik, it doesn't have an auto rotate feature. So you have to rotate the hand manually.
Thank you for the tutorial! Is it an option to take a detailed illustration created on psd or procreate to use for rigging? Since you mentioned, that the process is best done in AI for alignment.
yes is is an option. You just have to make sure your joints are lined up on the circles like I've shown here. However, I do not think that AE will be able to snap to the center of the circles on the joints like it can with a shape layer. Which means you'll have to eyeball it.
Download this rig for free here: keyframeacademy.gumroad.com/l/DUIKRIG
Your pinpoint explanation is seamless and unique. Thank you very much, sir, well done!
pause your podcast to watch youtube tutorials XD I felt that
I have never felt this called out during just the intro
this is exactly what ive been looking for! no one ever explains how to make an outlined arm! lifesaverr
Well I’m glad you finally found the answer!
This video is everything, first tutorial that has ever related to me on a personal level. Also that arm gag at the beginning is everything and the reason I have subscribed... Thank you...
Haha thanks for subbing and watching!
Bruh, That intro. You just described my entire week. Hats off to you, great tutorial too. Sub'd.
Thanks for the sub!
thats one of the best intro's i've ever seen
Thank you so much, big love from Nigeria 🇳🇬!
Happy to help!
Thank you very much. This made my work so easy. Thanks a lot. Wish you all love, peace, and success in life.
Same to you
Man this tutorial is so good! I've never found a video that details working with outlined artwork as well as this.
Glad you like it! Hopefully I've earned your subscription!
@@TheKeyframeAcademy Definitely, subscribed while you were building the arm :)
Wow this is one of the most helpful tutorials I've seen on rigging, thank you so much for taking the time to teach
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for appreciating the effort these videos take.
Really helpful tutorial. I had problems when ı was rigging a character. Thanks to you I will make a better character animation. Looking forward to see your new tutorials
Glad it helped!
As someone who's used to hand drawing this is super helpful!! You just earned a sub my friend.
Thank you so much 😀
The first Minute were exactly my last two days :D
Wow, I am blown away by the quality of this channel. Easy sub.
Welcome aboard!
Short, entertaining, love it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful tutorial!!!!!
Glad you think so!
Yes yes More character design tutorials please ! thank you very much from France ;)
Will do!
Dude that bone-crack animation was hilarious!! haha. You earned a new subscriber! :)
Welcome aboard!
Man, it's good that I found your video! Now my rig will be 100 times cooler. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Please do a full tutorial on character rigging in Aftereffects 😍 with duik, thanks ☺️.
Thanks for the idea!
Please am begging....do the tutorial.
I am literally now going to subscribe to your channel so I don't Miss it
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Awesome tutorial! Keep making more! Subbed!
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I love this tut style, easy, fast, funny...
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You are most welcome
This is just what I needed thank you king!!!
Glad it was helpful!
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Great tutorial! Does anyone know how to make the hands move with the arm rather than hanging down though?
Disable the expression on the rotation of the hand.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy thank you!
Great! I missed new good tutorials! tanks
Glad you like them!
Great, I loved this video, I speak spanish but the way you speak and teach is amazing, keep doing this kind of video pls, regards.
I would like you make a full tutorial about duik, I mean, about all of it elements like conectors and another tools inside it, I apologise my bad english
Your english is great! Much better than my spanish. Gracias for watching! and more Duik tutorials coming in the future.
"good podcast" that was very funny. straight venom bro
Thank you so much for entertaining the whole time. You really worked hard for these memes. :D
Awesome tutorial thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is awesome. Thank you very much!
Thanks for this. It's very helpful
You're welcome!
Thanks for the sharing. I found the information here useful
Glad to hear it!
Make a course on Duik Bassel From Beginner user of Duik to expert in Character Animations.
Yes we need
Amazing tutorial. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
This help me so much dude! Thankyou so much!!!
Happy to help!
Buena introducción jajajaja es algo que nos pasa a muchos. me servirá mucho este tutorial. Gracias.
De nada
loll the intro is so true. using this tutorial later. thank u sir!!
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Informative! Thanks! 😍
You're welcome!
Thx, so cool ! Very helpful! Thank you for your time and effort 👍🏻
My pleasure!
Keyframe Academy those socks tho 🤣
This was awesome thanks for this video it very helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
such an awesome tutorial. hahaha
That sock is a bother great vid ❤️
Thank you 😁
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Great, thanks 😍
No problem 👍
really useful and well explained - thanks
Glad it was helpful!
WOW !!! Thank you soooo MUCH !!!!
okay I can't tell what's the issue with first arm rotation, can someone please explain?
Can you please do a video about rigging the spine because this is where I’m having a real problem. There’s no decent tutorials about this
Love this vid!
Glad you found it helpful! thanks for watching :)
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Thanks 🤗
Awesome! Thank you!
No problem 😊
You are THE master
hey is there a way to scale down or scale up your character once its all rigged without precomposing it? I initially had it double the size of my comp so that i could scale it down and not lose its quality but didnt know how to. precomposing it i would have to go back and forth between compositions for all the movements to match up. any suggestions?
Just link them to null and scale the null then delete the null when you done
Yeah, you can parent everything to a null, but then you have to go back and reparent everything back up to the other body parts. I'll be honest, I will usually pre-comp. jumping back and forth isn't that much of a pain for me, especially if I use the mini flowchart.
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Thank you very much for sharing this, it was so damn good!
Hey buddy please do tutorial for how to rig in different poses in duik bassel
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
No problem
hey, i wanna ask. How about i make an animation without the wrist and palm ? are those step still same ?
is there a way to do this with bitmap characters?
Thank You!
Welcome!
So helpful! Even got some parenting advice ;)
Yikes! you better not be taking parenting advice from me! haha
Love the funny edits :)
Hey bro u should start from the beginning from the scratch, start a series on duke.
Thank you so much . I have a character with black stroke . and its in photoshop . Also its a solid object . I want to separate the parts . ? Also I don't wanna use pins cause my character is realistic and I don't want it to be like clays . is that possible or not ? I know sounds silly but any help would be appreciated .
Hi Amir,
Yeah, it is possible if you know how to duplicate my technique of creating the limbs in illustrator, but do it in photoshop. You might need to create some marker layers that are place directly in the center of the circles so you know where to place everything perfectly in after effects, then once everything is rigged up in After Effects, you can go back into photoshop and delete those markers and the file should update in After Effects. Hope this helps!
@@TheKeyframeAcademy : Thank you so much man .
pleasse more tuto about creating characters
You got it
Very good one 👌
If i want to have a long sleeve, does it mean i need to have another rig? or i can simply just pull the vector points down in illustrator?
If you want a sleeve that extends past the elbow, then just design the bicep to be fully sleeved, and then the forearm you can just bring the sleeve from the elbow down to wherever you want it. No need to create a separate set of layers for a separate rig.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy thank you!!
Hahah ! I can do that... awesome video.
Can you make aa video on same topic on How to Bend Hip properly bcoz when i did this i have the same effect that with this characters Arm plzz tell us sir
i ma trying an animation of a swinging leg ...in which .. the leg joints are not in a straight line but in a angle ...any tips for that
You might have to elaborate a little bit...I always rig limbs in a straight line, then I can modify them at an angle later.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy is a good idea in itself ...I'll try it ..was just watching one of your tutorials ..thank you for the help
What is use of create shape from vector
And why we do this step plz explain in detail sir
Then you can change stroke and fill color and change path in after effects, rather than in illustrator, also apply a bunch of things that are available only for shape layers (repeater etc).
It is so that After Effects can detect the center of the circles we made for the joints of the limbs, so that when we rig everything up, the joints are lined up and don't break.
When you group the sleeve to the upper arm, how do you remove the line that shows back up at the elbow? Is it a layer order thing?
Sometimes I think when you group things, it will close any paths that are open. So you may just have to use the scissor tool again to cut that line out. That's assuming I am understanding what you're describing correctly.
greaaaat thankkkssssssssss.
Thx man
You're welcome!
you made me laugh so hard with the bone sticking out... i neeeeed a tutorial for that lol
Ha glad it made someone laugh finally!
Video starts at 5:36 | Parenting 7:28 | 7:43 Autorig
_Still it is unclear, how to control direction of the Hand. Its dangling downwards like it was dead_
No no, the video doesn't start at 5:36. That's just where we start setting everything up in After Effects. This tutorial is not only about how to rig the character, it is also about how to design a character with shape layers to help you in the rigging process. AKA the first 5 minutes of the tutorial. It's important to NOT skip that part.
The rotation of the hand is dealt with by rotating the controller layer of the limb. OR if you want the hand to rotation with the forearm automatically, you can disable the expression on the hand layer rotation property.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy Sure thing. I've spend some time in AE over the years and consider rigging somewhat advanced technique, which makes first 5minutes inadequately basic. I think most already know how to prep AI for import.
ok fair enough, title says How to design, not How to Rig FAST, so I guess that includes the *.ai part.
Upon import, make sure none of your AI Layers has a Bleding mode on (like Multiply)
@@LightspeedTutorials I disagree. I think a lot of people jump into character rigging without consideration of how to actually design their characters for easy set up in DUIK. The workflow I've outlined here, if followed, is the most streamlined way to create character limbs that don't break so that you can avoid frustration further down the line. On the contrary, I believe that it is adequately basic because the designing process for characters isn't all that complicated.
Also I think that the reception to this tutorial is evidence enough that a fair amount of people tend to agree with me.
You're So Funny You Made Me Laugh . . hahahah. thanks for your help
Very cool and useful video!! Thanks! What plugin do you use? What's the best one for you?
It's called DUIK, there should be a link in the description
is there a way to make my characters hand automatically rotate with my arm?
Yes turn the expression on the rotation of the controller off.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy where do I find that?
Thx youuu😂❤️❤️
No problem 😊
hey, is there an advantage in converting into shape layers? I've tried it on one characters set and ... no change
Yes, the advantage is being able to place that anchor points directly in the center of your joints, which is why I create the joints using circles. If you leave these as AI files, AE can't snap to the center of these circles.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy ehm... strange pogram AE I must say... I like most of the others for animation better
Why turning everything to shape layer? Is that easier to work for computers?
No it's not for performance, its so that you when you go to place the anchor point, (pivot point) it snaps to the center of the circle that we used to create the limb. Converting it to AE shape layers makes it so AE knows there is a circle there. It's important to be able to snap the anchor point to the center of the circle so that when you rotate your joints the stay aligned. Which is what this entire video is about.
Great tutorial. It would be great if you do a tutorial on 2 3 scenes animation based on a character
What about fingers?
thanks
No problem
I think a really useful video would be like a 'best practices' for designing your characters in order for the DUIK experience to be as smooth as possible. For example, I've just done a project where a client wanted me to animate their mascot, but it was sent in sort of a running pose, which made the walk cycle a nightmare to get looking good. Now admittedly that's almost certainly because I'm not goot enough yet at animation or DUIK to know how to quickly isolate and correct errors, and I'm sure there are far more efficient ways than what I've been doing, but I'm enjoying learning even though I'm a total newbie to animation.
I actually do have a video on my channel (most recent one) where I show how I take a character and retrofit it for rigging in DUIK.
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Good vid and great socks.
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I'm failed doing this but thank you
You can do IT! Just keep trying!
Thank you very much. great video tutorial ... but as always ... they never show how to make the hand follow the direction of the arm. Since it stays in the direction of the ground. ALWAYS!
I actually cover this in a different video here: th-cam.com/video/AcEIT03Mrzk/w-d-xo.html
Some character rigging tools have a feature called 'auto rotate' and will do what you're talking about. In the case of Duik, it doesn't have an auto rotate feature. So you have to rotate the hand manually.
Thank you for the tutorial! Is it an option to take a detailed illustration created on psd or procreate to use for rigging? Since you mentioned, that the process is best done in AI for alignment.
yes is is an option. You just have to make sure your joints are lined up on the circles like I've shown here. However, I do not think that AE will be able to snap to the center of the circles on the joints like it can with a shape layer. Which means you'll have to eyeball it.
@@TheKeyframeAcademy Thank you so much, you the best
Omg I never felt an intro that much.
Can you create a video on how to create a character from scratch for Duik?
I have a video along these lines. Not necessarily from scratch, but it has all the most important steps for making a character that is riggable.
Hey can this be done in Photoshop too?
yes