Frogpossible Series: Part 1. Production Rigging in Maya (February 9, 2026, 5 Days)

Categories: Maya

About Course

Frogpossible Series: Part 1 – Full Overview – English version

Frogpossible Series: Part 1 – Full Overview – German version

In this Maya course, you’ll build a custom amphibian character rig from scratch. You’ll work exactly as professionals do in production, developing animator friendly rigs that balance control, performance, and clarity.
Throughout the training, you’ll see how different production scenarios require different rig setups, and how Python automation can make your rigging process faster and more efficient. Don’t worry if you’re new to technical workflows. We’ll explain every concept in a way that’s clear, visual, and easy to understand.
By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to analyze, build, and adapt rigs like a professional – understanding not just how things move, but why they work.

Daily Schedule

*Course descriptions are subject to change as the software evolves and new tools are introduced, ensuring that our course content remains current and accurately reflects the latest updates.

*Die Kursbeschreibungen können sich ändern, wenn sich die Software weiterentwickelt und neue Tools hinzukommen, sodass unsere Kursinhalte stets aktuell bleiben und die neuesten Updates widerspiegeln.

*Please note: The reference video is provided as a production reference only. The course covers only the listed topics.

What Will You Learn?

  • Build animator-friendly, production-ready rigs
  • Understanding rig hierarchy, constraints, and deformations
  • Understand why productions use multiple rig types
  • Reverse engineering professional rigs
  • Use Python automation for efficient workflows
  • Creating IK/FK systems for control and flexibility
  • Testing and debugging rigs for production reliability

Course Content

Day 1 – Kickoff
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” - Albert Einstein …especially when Houdini crashes and imagination is all you have left. Welcome to the course!

  • Frogpossible Series: Part 1. Production Rigging in Maya, Day 1

Day 2 – Creativity Boost
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” - Albert Einstein So if your simulation explodes unexpectedly today… congratulations, your intelligence is having a lot of fun.

Day 3 – Technical Motivation
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” - Dalai Lama Just like small parameter tweaks can completely break your scene. Power comes in tiny values!

Day 4 – FX Spirit
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela Like that render that said “2 hours remaining”… for 19 hours. Keep going - you’re almost there!

Day 5 – Farewell Day
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs And if you love CGI and VFX, you’re officially doomed (in a good way). Keep creating magic - and don’t forget to bring snacks to your next render marathon.

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