The document outlines essential tips for 3D animation rigging, emphasizing the importance of following human anatomy, planning rigs according to character movements, and expediting the skinning process to ensure efficient animation. Correct placement of joints is crucial for realism, while understanding the intended animation enhances the rig's effectiveness. Additionally, using low-quality models during skinning can streamline the workflow before finalizing with high-quality models.

2. 1. 3D Animation Rigging
2. Important Tips For 3D Animation Rigging
1. Follow the Anatomy
2. Plan your Rig
3. Speed Up the Skinning the Rig

3. 3D Animation Rigging
To animate you need a 3D object/2D object. This
3D body would be pretty dead. But before you start
giving them movement, you will set up the rig. The
rig is supposed to work as a skeleton in our
body. 3D animation rigging plays a major role in
animation process.

4. Riggers are responsible for setting up rigs in the
body. These rigs will help the artist to manipulate
and create the movements as per the
requirements. This will help them create better and
smoother animations which will communicate
better and express the emotions gracefully.
We have a list of tips to help you with 3D
animation rigging, let us look at them.

6. 1. Follow The Anatomy
This may sound obvious but it is important to make
sure that the rigging line you are giving to the
character matches the real anatomy. Correct
placements of joints are essential for better
animation.
Doing this will help your animation look real and
the audience can feel related.

7. We suggest you place the joints of the knee and
elbow closer to the skin for better skin rolling effect
on the opposite side of the skin. Placing the spine
closer to the skin will help you give better torso
movement.

8. 2. Plan Your Rig
Understanding the purpose behind animation
before you place your first point is very essential in
the rigging. Knowing the expected movements of
characters will not only reduce frustration, but will
also save precious time for your team.

9. Create one similar to the real human body to
make sure your rig can perform movements like
the human body so they cover the major part of
required movements. This will help you in the
later phase of production. Add special controls
after adding the basics one.
If you feel confused, ask your animator to get a
clear idea.

10. 3. Speed Up the Skinning the Rig
The process of skinning is about binding the joins
to actual 3D mesh. This will help you move your
3D character. If you skip this step, you won't be
able to move them.
To speed up your skinning process, we
recommend you to use a low-quality model so that
you can obtain instant updates. If you use a high-
quality model, it will delay the process by a little bit
of time. But if you have to work for a long period, it
will consume your time and may turn out
frustrating.

11. It will also affect if keep on changing your
viewpoint.
Once you complete the project, you can update
your low-quality model. This will help you speed up
the process of skinning.
This 3D animation rigging tip will save your time as
well as your team's time.