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![[Blender Rigify 2026] Ch 1: Course Intro](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SWd3dntmhG4/mqdefault.jpg "[Blender Rigify 2026] Ch 1: Course Intro
*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*
Welcome to the new and updated *Rigify Fundamentals* series for Blender 4.0 and later.
This is a free video course suitable for rigging beginners. All you need is some basic Blender knowledge, and you should be good to go!
While this course will be released for FREE over time, you can already watch pre-recorded chapters and enjoy other benefits such as Priority Support on CGDive Academy:
RELATED LINKS
If you are new to Blender, please complete some basic training such as:
❖Donut Tutorial by @blenderguru
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjEaoINr3zgEPv5y 4MKpciLaoQYZB1Z
❖Blender 4.x Basics Course by @cg_cookie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3BcVxaRgVY&list=PL3GeP3YLZn5hhfaGRSmRia0OwPPMfJu0V
*CHAPTERS*
0:00 New and Update Rigify course for Blender 4!
1:20 What is Rigify?
2:16 Rigify Download?
3:05 CGDive Academy [EARLY ACCESS]
4:55 Enable Rigify
5:12 Rigify Overview & Benefits
8:36 IMPORTANT: Interface Tweaks
(Ignore the weird word below, it doesnt mean anything :) )
Rigify4daburadmafbgfnb")
![[Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] ＃6-2: Custom Rigs (Practice)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UAOq_8Udl6U/mqdefault.jpg "[Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] ＃6-2: Custom Rigs (Practice)
*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 6-2 in the new and updated *Rigify Fundamentals* series for Blender 4.0 and beyond.
In this part we will create our own custom Metarig from scratch!
*RELATED LINKS*
❖Get the start file for free:
https://academy.cgdive.com/courses/rigify-basics
❖ Video What s new in Rigify in Blender 4.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D8HtiSrDCk
*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
0:00 Custom Rigify rigs Practice
1:13 Model Overview
1:55 Metarig from Scratch
2:53 Adding a Spine
3:35 Adding a Leg
5:12 Adding an Arm
6:06 Adding a Shoulder
7:08 Adding a Head
7:45 Adding a Tentacle
8:38 Adding a Tail
9:26 Adding Ears
10:26 Adding the Palm & Fingers
15:45 Adding a Face (optional)
16:51 Prenting the Rig Types
18:37 Troubleshooting: Connect Chain
20:02 Troubleshooting: Missing Rig Types
21:52 Rig Test
22:31 Leg Type
24:20 Tentacle Controls
(Ignore the weird word below, it doesnt mean anything:) )
Rigify4daburadmafbgfnb")
