Synfig for beginners: 27 - Rigging the head

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This is an introductory series into Synfig. The version used in this video is 1.3.16. Synfig is an opensource 2D animation software with many powerful tools and features. It's still being developed but with each update, it gets better and better.
In this tutorial, I show you how to make a very simple head rig.
Download Synfig:
gumroad.com/a/431289555 (Synfig stable version)
gumroad.com/a/57996499 (Synfig development version)

[@nadinesoerojo3861]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@rahulfree1]

Thanks for this tutorial. Is there any keyboard shortcut to group selected layers? I tried to search in preferences but there doesn't seem to be one. Given that this is such a frequently used operation I hope there is some shortcut for it.

[@YOWKhemardi]

Not at the moment. But i'll suggest it to the team

[@imjerry3121]

Can you make easy rig tutorial because this seems very hard bro

[@YOWKhemardi]

Have you tried, this one? th-cam.com/video/dbJRSedV_kM/w-d-xo.html

[@lalauretta75]

YOOOW!:)

[@osanmiru5281]

hey YOW! :):) is there a way to manipulate transform pivot of group? because in your rig all of group pivot placed properly and perfectly

[@YOWKhemardi]

Yes there is. Use the transparent circle under the green(origin point) when a group is selected to move the pivot wherever you want

[@osanmiru5281]

@@YOWKhemardi hahaha, thank you. It's in plain sight, no cryptic name or mod key... how about snapping? Ask to much :):):) happy days. Thank YOW!

[@YOWKhemardi]

@@osanmiru5281 there's a snap tool. It look like a 🧲 magnet. Depending on the version of Synfig you are using, it will either be at the top or the right side of the synfig canvas window

[@osanmiru5281]

@@YOWKhemardi Ooo yes, snap to grid right? Thank YOW!:)

[@astro_ash]

With help of which tool you created face bouders and hair because I think this is not possible with pencil

[@YOWKhemardi]

Spline Tool

[@astro_ash]

@@YOWKhemardi ok sir

[@Betty.sStory]

wich better use this method than use swich layer sir ?, thanks for answer

[@YOWKhemardi]

Both methods are good. Use anyone you want :)

[@Betty.sStory]

@@YOWKhemardii'm sorry sir, didn't tell U more, wich better for mid-low pc, thanks ?

[@YOWKhemardi]

@@Betty.sStory i would say the switch layer. But both methods should work on all pcs

[@Betty.sStory]

@@YOWKhemardi yes Sir, im using switch layer now, but synfig need long time to response all changes switch layer than response move skeleton point. btw thanks for U'r suggest😀

[@tanvikulkarni3569]

when I select the onto for eyes, my whole face blurs out. Can you please help me out?

[@YOWKhemardi]

Make sure the pupil and the white part of the eyes are in a folder by themselves, then set the pupils to onto.

[@tanvikulkarni3569]

@@YOWKhemardi Ok I'll check that and get back to you. Thanks!

[@tanvikulkarni3569]

@@YOWKhemardi I just checked, there is a left eye folder and a right eye folder. there is a region and an advanced outline layer

[@YOWKhemardi]

@@tanvikulkarni3569 ok, I think I'll have to see the file to better assist you. You can head over to the syfig forums, and post the issue there along with the synfig file so that we can take a look at it

[@tanvikulkarni3569]

@@YOWKhemardi Ok. I decided to change the project a bit anyways but I still wanna know where I went wrong so I'll do that. And this one is my very first project so 😅