Maya Smart Auto Rig Tool
This project demonstrates an end-to-end technical and artistic pipeline solution using a Maya-based custom tool. It integrates naming standardization, tagging, auto rigging, and dynamic behaviors to deliver a production-ready car rigging system. The tool is efficient, scalable, enabling rapid iterations in both cinematic and real-time environments.
Smart Auto Rig Tool Interface This is the custom-developed "WD Smart Auto Rig Tool" designed in Autodesk Maya Python. It is a highly flexible and automated tagging and rigging system developed for efficient vehicle rigging in both animation and real-time
Rig Fails Without Tags (GIF) This illustrates the importance of proper tagging. Without predefined tags on the geometry or groups, the rigging system does not function correctly. The system relies on these tags to identify and bind the correct parts.
Tagging UI in Action (GIF) Using the WD Smart Tagging Tool, tags such as "FLWheel", "FRWheel", "Body", etc., can be quickly added or removed. The UI supports both predefined tags and the ability to add new ones for future extensibility.
Smart Auto Rig Function (GIF) Once tagged, the system automatically detects each component and assigns corresponding joints, constraints, and controls. For example, wheels are correctly rigged to rotate with the car, and the body follows physical.
Steering System Demonstration (GIF) The rig includes a left-right steering control system. The front wheels respond to input with limited rotational movement, enabling realistic turning animations.
Full Animation in Action (GIF) A completed rig demonstration shows the car moving with dynamic physics such as body suspension bounce during start, braking compression, and recovery.
Perspective Camera View (GIF) The same physics-based animation is shown from a front 3/4th perspective to showcase natural vehicle motion and cinematic usability for production shots.