Rigging and Animating Puppets in Character Animator

Have you ever wanted to turn your static 2D designs into expressive, moving characters without spending years learning complex traditional animation software? Character Animator makes it possible to animate puppets in real-time using your own movement and voice. This text-based course provides a clear, step-by-step pathway to mastering the art of digital puppetry. Through clear written explanations and practical design workflows, you will transition from a static illustrator to a confident animator. You will learn how to structure your artwork, prepare layers, rig puppet joints, and apply advanced triggers to create responsive, lifelike characters that are ready for performance. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of puppet structure and layer naming conventions in Photoshop and Illustrator - Configure basic rigging behaviors, including eye gaze, face tracking, and jaw movements - Apply physics and collision settings to make accessories like hair and clothing move naturally - Create custom keyboard triggers and swap sets for expressive hand gestures and facial expressions - Implement modern body tracking and auto-rigging workflows to synchronize character movements - Refine your animation with precise timeline editing and audio synchronization This course begins with foundational concepts of digital puppetry and artwork preparation, before moving systematically through rigging mechanics, trigger setup, and final performance refinement. It is designed specifically for beginners, graphic designers, and illustrators with no prior animation experience. Start reading today and transform your static illustrations into interactive, animated puppets.