Agora Studio have been creating a bunch of Maya rigs and releasing them for free primarily to be used in the AnimChallenge. Check them out HERE
Agora Studio Rigs
Industry Job Spreadsheet
The Industry Job Spreadsheet was compiled by Chris Mayne and is an amazing resource for job seekers. It is full of industry job posting and can be filtered to show only animation roles.
Animator’s Survival Kit
The Animator’s Survival Kit by Richard Williams is an essential book to own whether you’re a beginner or an expert.
Ystra – Astral Witch
Ystra – Astral Witch is a free Maya rig by Christoph Schoch based on the concept by Alexis Pflaum. Download it HERE
Animation Methods
Animation Methods is a website hosted by animator David Rodriquez and has links to hundreds of rigs, tools and tutorials.
League of Legends Rigs
League of Legends Rigs have been released for the recent AnimChallenge contest. All rigs available for Maya (Agora). Braum and Annie are also available for Blender (RiggingDojo)
Frame by Frame
Frame by Frame provides educational breakdowns of animated and live action clips for animators looking to learn and non-animators who just can’t get enough of the artform
Sam & Amy Rigs
Sam & Amy Rigs are another great set of rigs made by Gabriel Salas
Henry Rig (Free)
Henry rig is a free rig made by students from Cogswell University
Dana & David Rigs
Dana & David are rigs made by Gabriel Salas to help balance the limited choice in terms of race that animators have when picking a character rig.
AnimProps
AnimProps is a website where 2D and 3D artists can create an account for free to share, sell or purchase artwork. A big resource for animation rigs.
Kit Rig (Free)
Kit Rig is a free rig for Maya. Available from the website animprops.com
