Cinema 4D Tutorial - Rigging a Simple Character Easily with FFD Rigs

Learn how to rig and animate simple objects or characters in Cinema 4D using the FFD (Free Form Deformation) rigging workflow. Explore the FFD Deformer, use joints for rigging, and bind them to the FFD Deformer. Understand weight tags and how to adjust weights for better control. Set up controllers and discover how FFD rigs combine bend, twist, squash, and stretch deformer functionalities. Fix weights using the Weight Tool, rig limbs with FFDs, utilize the Freeze Transformation feature, and adjust FFD cage size for optimal results. This comprehensive tutorial covers everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques, providing a solid foundation for creating flexible and dynamic character rigs in Cinema 4D.

- Intro to FFD Deformer
- Using Joints to Rig up FFD
- Binding Joints to FFD Deformer
- Intro to Weight Tags & Weights
- How to Adjust Weights
- Setting up Controllers
- How FFD Rigs Combine Bend, Twist, Squash & Stretch Deformer Functionality
- Fixing Weights Using Weight Tool
- Rigging Limbs with FFDs
- Using Freeze Transformation
- Adjusting FFD Cage Size
- Recap