LightWave: Magma Toad Rig

The Magma Toad Rig is a perfect example of artist collaboration. I created the model that was passed on to Kurt Smith for rigging, which was then UV’d by Mike Young. That UV’d model was textured by Eric Braddock that was then used in the Illustration below by Chris O'Riley.

I created the image below using the character and it was published in HDRI3D and 3D World magazines. The image was also selected to be part of the official LightWave 3D Gallery on NewTek’s site, which was a nice surprise. 

To help get you started and to understand the rig itself, I’ve asked Kurt to put together a brief  video that walks you through the main controls of the rig. This should get you up and running within minutes. Check it out here:

You can download the source files after reading and fully understanding the following:

The models/scenes may be used royalty-free in your own work but they may not be used for any commercially or profit related purposes of any kind. Also, these meshes/scenes may not be sold individually or included in, or sold as, or provided for free in, a collection of any kind or any other electronic transfer methods.

If you agree to these terms, enjoy the Magma Toad Rig Source Files: Magma Toad Rig Source

I look forward to seeing what the LightWave community creates with these files. Enjoy and Happy Animating!