![Rigify Modular Face 1-1: Intro [FREE CHAPTER] @CGDive](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dDx8rAHwZ64/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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:
youtube.com/channel/UCRSx63y-VPidCrycgDS-o_Q/join
The course is also available as an *individual purchase* :
*Gumroad:* toshicg.gumroad.com/l/rigify-custom-face-rigging-skin-types
*CGDive Academy:* academy.cgdive.com/courses/rigify-modular-face-rigging-skin-course
Rigify's new system of "Skin" Rigs is powerful but (as is common with Rigify) it's not entirely intuitive.
There are barely any tutorials for it... and the Rigify documentation sounds like a PhD paper (read it, I dare you!)
Getting the hang of the Rigify face system can take weeks of trial and error. I know, because that is how I learned it.
But thanks to this course, you don't have to suffer like I did. :)
You’ll learn every major Rigify Skin rig type, how it works, and when to use it.
Regarding asking for help, ignore the instructions in the video (it was originally made for my Academy site). Just leave your question in the comment section of the video you're watching!
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:
youtube.com/channel/UCRSx63y-VPidCrycgDS-o_Q/join
The course is also available as an *individual purchase* :
*Gumroad:* toshicg.gumroad.com/l/rigify-custom-face-rigging-skin-types
*CGDive Academy:* academy.cgdive.com/courses/rigify-modular-face-rigging-skin-course
Rigify's new system of "Skin" Rigs is powerful but (as is common with Rigify) it's not entirely intuitive.
There are barely any tutorials for it... and the Rigify documentation sounds like a PhD paper (read it, I dare you!)
Getting the hang of the Rigify face system can take weeks of trial and error. I know, because that is how I learned it.
But thanks to this course, you don't have to suffer like I did. :)
You’ll learn every major Rigify Skin rig type, how it works, and when to use it.
Regarding asking for help, ignore the instructions in the video (it was originally made for my Academy site). Just leave your question in the comment section of the video you're watching!
![Rigify Modular Face 1-1: Intro [FREE CHAPTER]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dDx8rAHwZ64/mqdefault.jpg "Rigify Modular Face 1-1: Intro [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:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSx63y-VPidCrycgDS-o_Q/join
The course is also available as an *individual purchase* :
*Gumroad:* https://toshicg.gumroad.com/l/rigify-custom-face-rigging-skin-types
*CGDive Academy:* https://academy.cgdive.com/courses/rigify-modular-face-rigging-skin-course
Rigifys new system of Skin Rigs is powerful but (as is common with Rigify) its not entirely intuitive.
There are barely any tutorials for it... and the Rigify documentation sounds like a PhD paper (read it, I dare you!)
Getting the hang of the Rigify face system can take weeks of trial and error. I know, because that is how I learned it.
But thanks to this course, you dont have to suffer like I did. :)
You’ll learn every major Rigify Skin rig type, how it works, and when to use it.
Regarding asking for help, ignore the instructions in the video (it was originally made for my Academy site). Just leave your question in the comment section of the video youre watching!")
![[Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] ＃4: Complex Human Rig (with Face!)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dXElhdXgFD8/mqdefault.jpg "[Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] ＃4: Complex Human Rig (with Face!)
*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 4 in the new and updated *Rigify Fundamentals* series for Blender 4.0 and beyond.
In this part we will learn the the full Rigify Human meta-rig with face and fingers. Rigging a complex human is one of the most common rigging tasks
*RELATED LINKS*
Video about Bone heat weighting failed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuiY0wtxdHQ
*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
0:00 Chapter Intro
1:05 3D Model Check
2:41 Human Meta-Rig
3:12 Align the Legs, Arms, Spine, and Head
4:23 Pro Tip: Align metarig in Pose Mode
7:38 Align the Palm & Fingers
11:49 Pro Tip: Straighten the Fingers
12:33 Align the Face Bones
15:08 Important Tip: Connected bones
15:49 Align the Face (continued)
21:40 Fixing the Heel bone
22:02 Upgrade Face Rig
22:22 Understanding Rig Types
25:23 Align the Eye bone
26:32 Generate Rig & Troubleshooting
27:58 Automatic Weights
28:46 Bone Heat Error
29:19 Weight Painting 101
35:25 Weight Paint Troubleshooting
36:47 Weight Painting the Face
41:41 Weighting the Eyes, Teeth & Tongue
46:16 Face Testing & Troubleshooting
49:22 Rig Overview
49:47 Finger Controls
50:46 Face Controls
54:10 Face Rig: Settings tweaks
57:48 BONUS: Adding a Jacket
58:42 Great job!
(Ignore the weird word below, it doesnt mean anything:) )
Rigify4daburadmafbgfnb")
![[Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] Ch 2: Rigging Basics](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eoird3MVCNw/mqdefault.jpg "[Blender 4.0 RIGIFY] Ch 2: Rigging Basics
*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 2 in the new and updated *Rigify Fundamentals* series for Blender 4.0 and beyond.
In this part we will learn the basics of Manual Rigging (no Rigify yet!). I understand that you may be eager to dive into the exciting world of auto-rigging. But if you are new to rigging, do not skip this video!
A certain amount of basic rigging knowledge is absolutely necessary even when working with Rigify. Knowing how to move bones around, parent them etc., is simply not optional.
But thats not all. The less you know about Rigging in general the more likely it is to fall into one of the many technical and UX pitfalls.
I did my best to provide a solid rigging foundation with this video. Additional tips and tricks will be shared as we progress in the series.
*RELATED LINKS*
Video about Bone heat weighting failed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuiY0wtxdHQ
*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
0:00 Intro
0:24 Why learn Manual Rigging
0:53 Downloads & Early Access
1:22 Parenting Basics
2:29 Blender Armatures 101
6:39 Basic Rigging Practice
8:22 Bone Names
9:08 Creating the Leg
10:52 Creating the Shoulder & Arm
13:17 Parenting the body parts
14:02 Symmetrize
14:49 Automatic Weights
16:38 Inverse Kinematics (IK)
21:18 Deforming VS Non-Deforming Bones
23:15 Bone Collections
24:50 Custom Shapes
27:35 IK Pole Target
29:43 Simplified Leg Controls
31:10 Root Bone
34:25 Bone Colors
35:40 Congratulations!
(Ignore the weird word below, it doesnt mean anything:) )
Rigify4daburadmafbgfnb")
