Sep 19

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.8.2

We're thrilled to announce that the Hive Autorigger has officially exited its Beta phase by adding our latest component - the Quad Leg!  This new rig part allows you to create a broader range of creatures, including horses, cats, dogs, insects, dinosaurs, mech/robots, bipedal werewolves, and more. We've included a... read more →
Aug 31
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Jul 12

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 with 1600 curves on our most complex rig Natalie. Thanks to Wade Schnieder, who’s taken up the mantle of maintaining the... read more →
Jun 22
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Apr 14

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 entire process of modeling, rigging, animating, and lighting using Zoo Tools Pro in Maya. Whether you're a newcomer or looking... read more →
Apr 12
Apr 07
Apr 07

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 information. To get started, you’ll need to Signup (free) and generate your OpenAI API Key . ChatGPT is an advanced language model created by OpenAI . It’s... read more →
Apr 05
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Jan 25

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 many selected objects. Plus, many more enhancements. We are continuously working on adding support for VRay and native Maya lights,... read more →
Dec 16
Dec 16
Dec 13

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 Arnold, Redshift, Renderman. Support for VRay is planned. Each render has different settings for controling the amount of depth of... read more →
Dec 13
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