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*Discover even more Blender addons*
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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/sax-on-the-beach
License code: E76PCO1W2PL0M8MZ





![[Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] #6-1: Custom Rigs (theory)
*Watch the full Rigify in Blender 4 Playlist*
Https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdcL5aF8ZcJuG3kKcVgQQz36E3JXzijEH
*Get free models to follow along with the videos*
https://academy.cgdive.com/courses/rigify-basics/1/lessons/1
*VIDEO DESCRIPTION*
This is Chapter 6-1 in the new and updated *Rigify Fundamentals* series for Blender 4.0 and beyond.
In this part we will learn how Rigify works under the hood. You will understand how Meta-Rigs are constructed using Rigify rig types.
*RELATED LINKS*
The Rigify Manual course can be found here
https://academy.cgdive.com/courses/rigify-video-manual-cgdive
*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
0:00 Intro to Rig Types
1:06 Rig Types
3:35 Simple Customization
6:06 A Meta-Rig from Scratch?
8:51 Rigify Samples
12:07 Customization Example
13:58 Rig Types Exercise
15:42 Rig Types Overview
23:49 The Rigify Manual & Next chapter
(Ignore the weird word below, it doesnt mean anything:) )
Rigify4daburadmafbgfnb [Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] #6-1: Custom Rigs (theory)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cq2Vw6EFXy0/mqdefault.jpg)




![Rigify Modular Face 1-3: Blender versions [FREE CHAPTER]
This is a free chapter from my course Rigify Modular Face Rigging (Skin System).
The full course is available if you become a *paid member (The Mark 5 Suit) of the CGDive YouTube channel* here:
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*CGDive Academy:* https://academy.cgdive.com/courses/rigify-modular-face-rigging-skin-course Rigify Modular Face 1-3: Blender versions [FREE CHAPTER]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EkBvYgVwWlA/mqdefault.jpg)