This way, the rig you create is independant from the design. Then you can rig those Structures, instead of the design itself like in previous versions of Duik, and finally link the design layers to the corresponding Structure layers. Very simple: create or import your design in After Effects, add Structures and move them to the right spots (the pivots of each limb). Will drive the animations, like the rig of a real puppet. Structures are layers you can add in your composition which To make the rigging process easier and more versatile in After Effects, we’ve introduced the Structures which are very similar to bones or joints in 3D softwares. Which allow you to animate more quickly and easily.ĭuik also has some other useful tools, such as camera controls, thatĪre not solely tied to animation but can be really useful for bothĭuik’s comprehensiveness and ease of use have made it a script used in numerous movies across the world. – and automations too, like wiggle, spring, swing, wheel, etc. Keyframes and interpolations, traditional animation, animation exposure,Įtc. Please refer to the section entitled Should I use Duik?ĭuik has plenty of animation tools too – managing If you do not know what rigging means, it may be because it is a bit too soon for you to use those tools. Use advanced animation techniques usually used in 3D softwares. With Duik you can rig complex characters and Software, like IK, controllers, and bones, but adapts them to 2DĪnimation in After Effects. It provides the main rigging tools, found in any 3D Duik is a comprehensive animation and rigging toolset for Adobe After Effects.

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