Meet the Mama Elephant Rig
The Bear Rig is part of CAW’s creature training library, developed specifically for students learning believable animal locomotion and performance.
Its heavy build, flexible body and powerful movement create a unique animation challenge, helping students understand weight transfer, balance, shoulder mechanics and convincing large-creature movement.
BUILT FOR CREATURE ANIMATION
Animate With
Mama Elephant
Ideal for:
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Heavy quadruped locomotion
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Walks & movement studies
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Weight & balance
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Momentum & weight transfer
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Trunk animation
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Ear & head movement
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Overlapping action
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Creature behaviour & performance
Used within CAW workshops to help students develop stronger observation, mechanics and believable creature performance.
RIG DETAILS
Creature
Animation Features
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Animator-friendly Maya rig
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Creature-focused controls
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Large-creature locomotion workflow
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Body & limb controls
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Head & neck controls
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Trunk controls
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Animation-ready character
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Textured creature asset
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Designed for CAW training
See Mama Elephant in Action
EXCLUSIVE TO CAW STUDENTS
Learn With the
Mama Elephant Rig
Mama Elephant is part of the CAW Workshop Rig Library and is provided for use within selected CAW training and mentorship programmes.
The Mama Elephant Rig is exclusive to CAW workshop training and is not currently offered as a standalone licence.
Students work with the rig as part of their creature animation training, supported by live mentor feedback and structured animation exercises.
CAW RIGS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Mama Elephant rig available to purchase?
No. The Mama Elephant rig is currently exclusive to CAW workshop training. -
Can I license the Mama Elephant rig for commercial work?
No. This rig is not currently offered for commercial licensing. -
How can I animate with the Mama Elephant rig?
The rig is available to students through selected CAW workshop training. -
Which software is required?
Maya 2020 or later. -
Can I use my workshop animation in my showreel?
Yes. Students may include their completed CAW animation work in their
personal showreel and portfolio.
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