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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

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

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

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

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

Hive Comprehensive Training Released

Head over to the Hive auto-rigger page for brand new training. https://create3dcharacters.com/maya-hive-autorigger/
  • November 23, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Tutorials

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.2

Zoo v2.7.2 has been released and comes with new Cycle Animation Tools, the Hive Spline Spine has had a large upgrade, and we've made a stability pass with lots of... read more →
  • October 27, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

Hive Upgrage – Lower/Upper Stretch

 Hive Auto-rigger now has upper/lower stretchy, and we've upgraded all our demo rigs. Lower and upper stretch is available on all limb components, Legs, Arms, and VChains. Subscribers can download... read more →
  • October 20, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

Maya Scenes Update 1.9 – Hive Demo Rigs

We've just updated all of our Hive Auto-rigger demo rigs.  Nat and Zoo Mannequin now have the new Spline Spine component. All rigs have upgraded limbs with stretchy upper/lower legs/arms. And new... read more →
  • October 17, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Tool Overviews, Zoo Tools Pro

New Version – Zoo Tools Pro 2.7.1

This version adds the Spline IK Component to the Hive Auto-Rigger which dramatically upgrades all of our default templates (Biped, Natalie, Zoo Mannequin). An Asset Pack upgrade is coming soon with upgraded demo rigs. The new Spline Spine... read more →
  • October 3, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Hive, Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

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 →
  • June 5, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Zoo Tools Pro, Zoo Tools Upgrades

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 →
  • May 20, 2022
  • Andrew Silke
  • Assets/Presets, Hive, Zoo Tools Pro
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