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Rig Building

I didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as I do, but here we are. These are all 2D Master Controller Rigs, crafted with a keen attention to detail and for the smoothest animation experience. 

Unless otherwise specified, every aspect of the rig, from drawings to deformers, were made by me. They were all made in Toon Boom Harmony. 

Made for: Independent animation for Demo Reel
When: October 2025

Notes: 

  • ​180-degree turn (front view to​ back view)

  • Drawing swaps for hand views

  • Active attempt to mimic the general style of an animal character for a children's show 

  • First animal character I've ever rigged; fully made in 3 days

  • Heavy use of masking (notably, the spines/hair)

The "Things! On Earth" Section

When: September 2024 - January 2025
(with a break from mid November to the start of January due to Winter Break)

My senior year at SCAD, I got the opportunity to work on all the rigs for the student film, "Things! On Earth". I collaborated with the director and a second rig artists to bring these characters to life. 

The director of the film set up the rigs' nodes, drew the pieces, and made the deformers. Afterwards, the Harmony files were given to me in order to deform the rig into all the views (full 360 degree turn), as well as implement the head tilts. Then, I passed the files over to the second rig artist so they could do the mouth swaps and any final edits. 

Made for: "House of Ghoul" Student Film
When: November 2024

Notes: 

  • ​180-degree turn (right profile to front to left profile)

  • Drawing swaps for hand views​ and

  • Head tilts (up, middle, down) for front view, 3/4 view, and profile view

  • Drawing swaps for mouth talking on both 3/4 views

Made for: "Test Your Strength" Student Film
When: February 2024

Notes: 

  • ​180-degree turn (front view to​ back view)

  • Drawing swaps for hand and feet views​

  • Head tilts (up, middle, down) for front view, 3/4 view, and profile view

Made for: "Terminated" Student Film
When: October 2023

Notes: 

  • ​90-degree turn (front view to profile view)

  • Drawing swaps for hand and feet views​

  • Heavy use of masking:

    • Scar 

    • Sleeve decals​

    • Shading on Hair

Made for: Independent Rigging Study
When: April-May 2023

Notes: 

  • 180-degree turn (front view to​ back view)

  • Drawing swaps for hand and feet views​

  • Head tilts (up, middle, down) for front view, 3/4 view, and profile view

  • Blink and Mouth opening rigged as well

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