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About Andrew Silke

Andrew Silke (Silky) is an animator and 3d generalist with credits on movies such as Avatar, Harry Potter, Gravity, Shang Chi and The Batman (2022). Andrew is the creator of Create3dCharacters.com and co-owner of Zoo Tools Pro.

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.4

We're  excited to announce the release of Zoo Tools 2.7.4, which includes new features such as Lights, Shaders, and Selection Set marking menus and tools for managing multiple attributes and color adjustments across... read more →
  • January 25, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

Harvey Newman Zoo Tools Pro Review

Renowned animator Harvey Newman conducted a review of the Zoo Tools software and put the Natalie rig to the test. "In today's video, we are having a look at An... read more →
  • December 16, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tutorials, Zoo Tools Pro

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.3

In the latest release of Zoo Tools, version 2.7.3, we have added four new templates to the Hive Auto-Rigger, and have made several other enhancements. One of the new features... read more →
  • December 16, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

Focus Puller – Tool Overview

The Zoo Focus Puller tool instantly creates a depth of field rig for controlling focus and bokeh in Maya. This automates an annoying time consuming Maya setup. Focus Puller supports... read more →
  • December 13, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

Lo-Fi Tutorial – Viewport Lighting, Render & Library

This tutorial that shows how to present your models both in the viewport and render in a raytrace renderer like Arnold. Add your own assets such as the free community... read more →
  • December 13, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Assets/Presets, Tutorials, Zoo Tools Pro

Lo-Fi Tutorial – Constraints For Animators (Intermediate)

This tutorial shows how to use constraints on referenced rigs, for intermediate animators.
  • December 8, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tutorials

Lo-Fi Tutorial – All Animation Tools (Professional)

Here's an overview of all our animation tools in Zoo Tools Pro for Maya.  This one is aimed at professionals/experienced animators.
  • December 8, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tutorials, Zoo Tools Pro

Tortoise Walk – Animation Cycle – Hive

Another tortoise animation built with the Hive Auto-Rigger; this cycle is also included in the new Maya Scenes Pack  included with  Zoo Tools Pro and the site subscription.   See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/  ... read more →
  • December 6, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • art, Assets/Presets, Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

Hive Auto-Rigger – New Skirt Template

Zoo Tools has been updated to 2.7.3 and the Hive auto-rigger now has a skirt template. Hive Auto-Rigger: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-hive-autorigger/ See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/ Zoo Tools Pro: https://create3dcharacters.com/zoo2/ Buy Zoo Tools... read more →
  • December 5, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

Mirror Hive Animation (Natalie) – Animation Cycle Tools

Mirror Animation on Hive rigs, this time with Natalie, just select one side select and go! We also support all objects and other rigs too. See the tool page for... read more →
  • December 2, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

Sir Moustache Walk Animation Cycle – Hive

This Sir Moustache rig and animation cycle is included in the new Maya Scenes Pack  included with  Zoo Tools Pro and the site subscription.   See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/  ... read more →
  • December 2, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • 3d Art, Assets/Presets, Hive

Tortoise Trot On Spot Animation Cycle – Hive

This Tortoise rig and animation cycle is included in the new Maya Scenes Pack  included with  Zoo Tools Pro and the site subscription.   See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/   Zoo... read more →
  • December 2, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • 3d Art, Assets/Presets, Hive

New Rigs Added To Our Assets Pack.

We've upgraded our Maya Scenes Pack included with Zoo Tools Pro. New Sir Moustache and Tortoise rigs, built with the Hive auto-rigger. See All Rigs: https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-tool-maya-scenes/ Zoo Tools Pro: https://create3dcharacters.com/zoo2/
  • November 30, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Assets/Presets, Zoo Tools Pro

Mirror Hive Animation – Animation Cycle Tools

Mirror Animation on Hive rigs, just select one side select and go! We also support all objects and other rigs too. See the tool page for more. Cycle Animation Tools:... read more →
  • November 25, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

Hive Auto-Rigger – Fix Elbow

Hive auto-rigger comes with the fix-elbow feature that maintains single axis rotation on elbows, super handy for animating FK arms. https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-hive-autorigger/
  • November 24, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro
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