Advanced Body Rigging Workshop (Summer)

Master the art of character rigging! By the end of this intensive 7-week course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to build a fully functional, animator-friendly character rig, meeting the high-quality standards required for TV shows and animated films.

Our workshops combine flexible self-paced learning with live feedback and community support.

• 🎥 Weekly live sessions on Google Meet with Hector, focused on review and personalized feedback.

• 💬 Discord community with classmates and instructor for future questions and collaboration

• 📺 Recorded lessons frequently updated, with assignments every week in English with optional Spanish subtitles

• 🌍 Personalized feedback in English or Spanish, based on your preference

• ⏳ Access to all course content for 2 years after completion, so you can keep learning at your own pace

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Two 3D character models included, free to use them in your practices and demo reel (or bring your own).

Attending live sessions is optional, all sessions are recorded, and your feedback can be captured in the recordings.

Instructor

Hector Abraham Torres

Is a Character Rigger at Walt Disney Animation Studios with over 10 years of experience in the industry, he also worked at Sony Pictures Imageworks and other big animation studios.

Hector is also an international speaker and instructor which contributions have made him a respected figure in the animation community.

Projects worked:

- Tiana

- Moana 2

- Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse

- Monsters At Work

- Paw Patrol the Movie

- SpongeBob in the Run

- Max Stel Turbo

Intermediate to advanced

This workshop is not intended for complete beginners, but everyone is welcome to join.

We will cover the rigging fundamentals, but the workshop spends more time on intermediate and advanced concepts.

Requirements

• Computer with an internet connection and a microphone for online classes.

• Autodesk Maya 2019 or later installed.

• Basic knowledge of Maya is required before taking the workshop.

• Live groups are limited 10 students, so we recommend saving your spot in advance.

Language

• Recorded sessions are conducted in English and include optional English and Spanish subtitles.

• Live sessions are offered in English or Spanish.

• If enrollment permits, we’ll run the English group on Wednesdays and open a Spanish group on Tuesdays.

  Otherwise, participants will be combined into the Wednesday class.

If you have any questions or require alternative payment options (some with no fees, including installment plans),

please email us at contact@hatrigs.com

You can also reserve your spot with an initial payment by emailing us.