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About Andrew Silke

Andrew Silke, also known as Silky, is a renowned animator and 3D generalist who has worked on blockbuster films like Avatar, Harry Potter, Gravity, Shang Chi, and The Batman (2022). He is also the founder of Create3dCharacters.com and co-owns Zoo Tools Pro.

Tween Machine – Tool Overview

We’ve gone and supercharged Justin S Barrett’s timeless open-source tool Tween Machine for all the animators out there! Our upgraded tool adds super-fast performance to the original. The tool remains highly interactive even... read more →
  • July 12, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.8.0

Zoo Tools 2.8.0 is out! The Joint Tool has a new Plane Orient feature perfect for fixing joint alignment issues! Hive Auto-Rigger has a new controls mode, Fix Viewport now... read more →
  • June 22, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.7

Zoo 2.7.7 has been released, introducing four new Modeling Toolboxes, an updated Hive Auto-Rigger UI, and a brand new floating shelf! The latest modelling toolboxes consolidate most of Maya's modelling functions... read more →
  • May 3, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

Total Control With Hive Autorigger Bendy Limbs

Improve your posing with the Hive Auto-Rigger's new bendy limbs! Add subtle curvature to limbs, or push your toon characters into contorted and exaggerated styles. Our bendable limbs have been... read more →
  • April 21, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

Ant Bot Animated For Upcoming Training

Ant Bot is gearing up to take center stage in an upcoming, comprehensive, and beginner-friendly tutorial. In this video he's animated and lit. With a focus on ease and clarity,... read more →
  • April 21, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Tutorials, Zoo Tools Pro

Ant Bot Rigged For Upcoming Training

Ant Bot is gearing up to take center stage in an upcoming, comprehensive, and beginner-friendly tutorial. In this video he's fully rigged and ready to animate. With a focus on... read more →
  • April 21, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Tutorials, Zoo Tools Pro

Ant Bot Training Coming Up

Ant Bot is gearing up to take center stage in an upcoming, comprehensive, and beginner-friendly tutorial. With a focus on ease and clarity, this tutorial will guide you through the... read more →
  • April 14, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
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Create A Maya UI Without Knowing Code. Zoo ChatGPT

The Zoo Chat GPT tool  can create a simple two button tool with a right-click menu, and no code knowledge is needed! Se our official Chat GPT page for more information.... read more →
  • April 12, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

Chat GPT For Maya Codes Random Shaders!

The Zoo Chat GPT tool in this demo assigns random shaders and colors to this robot model. Se our official Chat GPT page for more information. ChatGPT allows you to access... read more →
  • April 7, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

Chat GPT For Maya in Zoo Tools Pro!

The Zoo Chat GPT tool allows you to access Maya support, and seamlessly write Maya code using natural language, right within Maya 2022 and above! Se our official Chat GPT page for more... read more →
  • April 7, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.6

Introducing Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.6, now compatible with Maya 2024 and boasting a new Chat GPT Window! The innovative Zoo Chat GPT window allows you to access Maya support and... read more →
  • April 5, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

Hive Auto-rigger: Improve Posing With Bendy Limbs

Improve your posing with the Hive Auto-Rigger's new bendy limbs! Add subtle curvature to limbs, or push your toon characters into contorted and exaggerated styles. Our bendable limbs have been... read more →
  • March 30, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

Hive Auto-Rigger Now With Bendy Limbs!

The Hive Auto-Rigger is now equipped with bendy limbs! Add subtle curvature to limbs, or push your toon characters into contorted and exaggerated styles. Our bendable limbs have been designed... read more →
  • March 28, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Uncategorized

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.5

Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.5f has landed with one of our largest updates yet! Explore the playful side of rigging with the Hive Autorigger's new bendy limbs. ... read more →
  • March 3, 2023
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

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
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