Create3dCharacters

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.6.9

This version of Zoo Tools introduces Custom Space Switching for the Hive Auto-rigger and V-Ray is now supported in the HDRI Skydome Browser . The Zoo Tools Shelf now has colored icons that distinguish between tools with and without UIs. We’ve tweaked... read more →

Maya to UE5 Live Link & Zoo Tools Pro

Here's our Natalie Rig included with Zoo Tools Pro live linking from Maya 2023 to Unreal Engine 5 in realtime. Loads of potential here!! Hive is our Zoo Tools auto-rigger... read more →

Natalie Rig – Hive – Maya Poses Scene

The Natalie Rig and this poses scene is now included with Zoo Tools (and the site subscriptions) keep the tools and all assets forever! Nat is our Hive demo rig... read more →

Chinese Delivery Vehicle Animated

Our student Ming Bong (now working in the industry!) has created this 3d vehicle based off James Castillo's 2d design. It was begging to be rigged and animated so we... read more →

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.6.8

Zoo Tools Pro 2.6.8 is here with full support for Maya 2023. This version has had Hive upgrades and many bug fixes. New Hive templates are compatible with our latest Hive rigs and support for... read more →

New Assets 1.7 : Nat, Mannequin Rigs Grids & More

We've just released our new Maya Scenes Pack, upgraded to include many new rigs, scenes and shaders. This pack is included with any site purchase. All scenes can be loaded... read more →

April 8, 2022
Andrew Silke
Assets/Presets, Hive, Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.6.6

Zoo 2.6.6 finishes our multi-folder support for image browsers, we've added virtual-sliders on thumbnail-images. Search and meta-data has been added to the Scenes Browser (.MA/.MB) and Shader Presets (.MA/.MB) , and Hive has... read more →

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.6.5

In Zoo 2.6.5 we’ve made many Hive Auto-Rigger (Alpha) upgrades, added multi-folders to Alembic Assets added four new tools. The new tools are Hive Export FBX, Hive Reference Model Skeleton, Channel Box Manager, and Replace Skin Joint Weights. Hive has had... read more →

Hive in Zoo Tools 2.6.3

Hive auto-rigger keeps growing in Zoo Tools Pro 2.6.3! With new "update symmetry" where you can change pivots/controls while keeping the existing skinning. Many other Hive updates and fixes too... read more →

December 21, 2021
Andrew Silke
Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

Hive Auto-Rigger Templates

Hive uses templates as our prebuilt presets for starting to rig your characters. The new Zoo 2.6.2 comes with new look templates and components. The newly added biped is ready... read more →

December 10, 2021
Andrew Silke
Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

Hive Autorigger – Proximity Controls – Maya

This video shows the new look Hive default controls on the rebuilt Robot rig, these will feature in the upcoming Zoo 2.6.2 out any day now. Also Maya's mouse proximity... read more →

December 5, 2021
Andrew Silke
Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

Hive Autorigger – Sneak Peak – Robo Ball

We've upgraded the Robo Ball rig to Hive, here's a quick sneak peak of our super fast intuative auto-rigger. For more Hive info visit the Hive Auto-Rigger page.

December 1, 2021
Andrew Silke
Hive, Zoo Tools Pro

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.6.1

Zoo 2.6.1 is here and Hive Alpha has been upgraded with multi-branch fk, new look feet controls, and pole vectors that space-switch to feet/wrists. Hive has also had all round stability improvements. This... read more →

Hive Alpha For Testing

We've snuck out an initial alpha release of Hive our brand new autorigger. Email us at info@create3dcharacters.com if you'd like to take it for a trail run. You must be... read more →

September 27, 2021
Andrew Silke
Zoo Tools Pro

Tool Overview – Control Creator

Control Creator in Zoo Tools Pro for Maya. Create and edit controls on live rigs. Rig FK joints. 200 included shapes and add your own controls too.