It would be dishonest to praise Character Tool without noting its boundaries. It is not a rigging system like DuIK (which handles IK, stretch, and bendy limbs) nor a puppet tool like Limber. Character Tool is, as its name suggests, a tool — not a system. It excels at managing existing rigs but does not help you build complex controllers, automate lip-sync, or manage overlapping dynamics. For that, you still need a dedicated rigging workflow.
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Offers a flexible system to build character limbs. It allows users to adjust styles—such as adding sleeves, bands, or cuffs—directly within the tool without needing to dive into complex shape layer hierarchies. It includes a "Naked mode" to disable expressions and hide extra strokes for faster rendering during the animation process. It would be dishonest to praise Character Tool
The tool scans for layers named "Head," "Neck," or "Jaw" and automatically sets up a rotation hierarchy. v1.0.6 adds a "Head Turn" helper that creates a slider to rotate the neck, head, and adjust ear position simultaneously. It excels at managing existing rigs but does
This tab contains a collection of secondary motion presets to add detail to animations without manual keyframing.