Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
There are so many tools for character rigging in Adobe After Effects. With so many tools to pick from, we'll help you know which one is best for you and your situation.
Download project file here: keyframeacademy.com/character-comparison-download
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Is the puppet pin tool worth it?
1:37 - Duik Bassel Overview
3:28 - What I like about DUIK
6:08 - Why DUIK might not be the right choice.
6:53 - Rubberhose Overview
10:59 - One of DUIK's pitfalls that Rubberhose solves
11:42 - Some of the limitations of Rubberhose
13:06 - Limber Overview
16:55 - Some of the Limber's shortcomings
19:22 - Character Tool Overview
20:05 - My biggest gripe with Character tool
21:17 - Puppet Tool Overview
22:42 - Puppet tools biggest weakness
Character animation for Motion graphics is becoming more and more popular. If you've ever try to delve into character animation in Adobe After Effects, you've probably heard of Duik Bassel. Duik Bassel is the de facto character rigging tool for Adobe After Effects used by people all over the world. But did you know that there is a plethora of different character rigging add-ons available for After Effects? Each tool has it's own unique approach to character rigging in After Effects.
Rubberhose: battleaxe.co/rubberhose/?aff=keyframeacademy
Limber: dash.aescripts.com/limber/?aff=84
Deekay Tool (previously called Character tool): aescripts.com/character-tool
Puppet Tool: aescripts.com/puppettools
My Gear
Keyboard: amzn.to/3mBadT3
Monitor: amzn.to/2ZTairz
Mouse: amzn.to/2ZTGviw (best mouse for AE)
Mic: amzn.to/35TRv2Y
Like the music? I use Soundstripe.com for all my music. You can view all the music at this link. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the channel by using my link: https://soundstripe.com?fpr=keyframeacademy
You can see what my current projects are on my Instagram: instagram.com/keyfram.ed
You can visit my personal website: keyframeacademy.com
View some of my short After effects tutorials here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNBK...
There are so many tools for character rigging in Adobe After Effects. With so many tools to pick from, we'll help you know which one is best for you and your situation.
Download project file here: keyframeacademy.com/character-comparison-download
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Is the puppet pin tool worth it?
1:37 - Duik Bassel Overview
3:28 - What I like about DUIK
6:08 - Why DUIK might not be the right choice.
6:53 - Rubberhose Overview
10:59 - One of DUIK's pitfalls that Rubberhose solves
11:42 - Some of the limitations of Rubberhose
13:06 - Limber Overview
16:55 - Some of the Limber's shortcomings
19:22 - Character Tool Overview
20:05 - My biggest gripe with Character tool
21:17 - Puppet Tool Overview
22:42 - Puppet tools biggest weakness
Character animation for Motion graphics is becoming more and more popular. If you've ever try to delve into character animation in Adobe After Effects, you've probably heard of Duik Bassel. Duik Bassel is the de facto character rigging tool for Adobe After Effects used by people all over the world. But did you know that there is a plethora of different character rigging add-ons available for After Effects? Each tool has it's own unique approach to character rigging in After Effects.
Rubberhose: battleaxe.co/rubberhose/?aff=keyframeacademy
Limber: dash.aescripts.com/limber/?aff=84
Deekay Tool (previously called Character tool): aescripts.com/character-tool
Puppet Tool: aescripts.com/puppettools
My Gear
Keyboard: amzn.to/3mBadT3
Monitor: amzn.to/2ZTairz
Mouse: amzn.to/2ZTGviw (best mouse for AE)
Mic: amzn.to/35TRv2Y
Like the music? I use Soundstripe.com for all my music. You can view all the music at this link. If you like what you hear, consider supporting the channel by using my link: https://soundstripe.com?fpr=keyframeacademy
You can see what my current projects are on my Instagram: instagram.com/keyfram.ed
You can visit my personal website: keyframeacademy.com
View some of my short After effects tutorials here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNBK...
