Master 3D Rigging with Real Production Mentorship
Advanced rigging techniques and scripting are tough to crack on your own. Rigbox offers direct 1-on-1 coaching from a production rigger to help you conquer PySide GUIs, OpenMaya tools, facial setups, optimization and build better rigs faster, whether you’re breaking through junior roadblocks or pushing pro boundaries.
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Hands-on expertise in Maya, Python & PySide
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What You Can Learn With Me
Rigging is personal, so is your mentorship. We tackle exactly what will move your career forward: beginner breakthroughs, intermediate polish, or pro-level scripting and optimization. You set the direction; I bring the production experience.
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Advanced Scripting & Custom Tools
Build powerful GUIs and automation with PySide, OpenMaya API, cmds. Turn repetitive tasks into one-click production tools.
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Advanced Facial & Deformation Systems
Create realistic or stylized facial rigs, corrective shapes, blendshape automation, dynamic cloth/skin, and believable expressions.
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Rig Math & Performance Optimization
Master matrices, node efficiency, non-flipping setups, lightweight realtime rigs, and game/VFX-ready performance without compromises.
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Portfolio & Reel Critique
Honest, actionable feedback on your rigs and showreel. Learn what studios actually look for and how to stand out to get hired.
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Quadruped & Creature Rigging
Techniques for complex creatures: modular limbs, tail/spine systems, foot-rolls, dynamic secondary motion, and optimization for animation.
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Animator-Friendly Controls & Workflow
Intuitive master controls, clean space switching, seamless IK/FK blends, pole vectors, and setups that make animators love your rigs.
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How it works
1. You Choose What to Learn
You are in full control of your learning journey. Bring your current rig, portfolio goals, specific pain points (scripting, advanced facial setups, performance optimization, etc.), or any other rigging topic, from beginner breakthroughs to pro-level techniques. Your goals = our focus.
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How it works
2. We Create Your Personalized Plan
Once we understand your objectives, I build a strategic, tailored learning roadmap designed specifically for you. During our sessions I’ll teach production-proven techniques, share insider tips, review your work in real time, and guide you step-by-step so you make fast, meaningful progress.
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Pricing
Personalized 1-on-1 advanced 3D rigging mentorship – all prices in USD
Quick Start
$120
Get unstuck on your toughest rig challenge in one focused session
- 1 hour
- Portfolio / Demoreel evaluation
- Troubleshooting on your rigs
Deep Dive
$420
Tackle complex setups, custom tools, facial rigs, or cloth sims with in-depth, tailored coaching.
- 4 hours
- Recorded session
- ~12% savings vs. single sessions
Intensive
$760
Master math optimization, scripting GUIs, and full character pipelines with weekly deep dives
- 8 hours
- Recorded session
- ~20%+ savings + best momentum for progress
Mastery
$1,020
Comprehensive mentorship covering every advanced rigging skill, from concept to optimized production rig
- 12 hours
- Recorded session
- ~29% savings – highest value for dedicated riggers
Testimonials
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"Bruno’s mentoring was a real turning point in how I approach rigging. I learned to work faster and more efficiently, while building advanced setups for cloth and collision systems. It also helped me consolidate my knowledge and sharpen my eye for shapes and facial rigging. Clear, engaging, and inspiring, his mentoring is a real boost for any rigging career." - Antoine Joly, Senior Facial Rigging artist a Netflix Animation Studios
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About Me
Senior Character TD & Rigging Specialist
Hi, I’m Bruno Blain, Senior Character TD and founder of Rigbox Studio.
With over 20 years of hands-on production experience in games, television, and film, I’ve built high-end character rigs and custom pipeline tools for studios worldwide. My focus has always been on creating clean, performant, and animator-friendly rigs that deliver in real production environments.
Through Rigbox Coach, I now offer personalized 1-on-1 mentorship to help riggers, from motivated juniors to experienced artists. Master advanced techniques in character rigging, facial setups, PySide & OpenMaya scripting, rig optimization, and production workflows.
- ✔ 15+ years as a Senior Character TD in games, TV, and film
- ✔ Founder of Rigbox Studio
- ✔ Specialized in advanced character & facial rigging
- ✔ Expert in Python, OpenMaya, PySide, and custom Maya tools
- ✔ Helped numerous artists level up and land roles in top studios