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CAW RIGS

Rajah Bengal Tiger Rig

A production-quality creature rig designed for realistic locomotion, body mechanics and performance animation.

Production-Quality Rig · Maya Ready · Educational & Commercial Licensing

Meet the
Rajah Bengal Tiger Rig

Rajah is one of the most widely used rigs throughout the CAW workshop programme.

Designed specifically for creature animation training, it helps animators develop a deeper understanding of quadruped locomotion, weight transfer, balance and believable performance.

BUILT FOR CREATURE ANIMATION

Animate With Rajah

Ideal for:

Walks & locomotion
Weight transfer
Body mechanics
Acting & performance
Facial animation
Breathing & subtle body motion
Showreel & portfolio shots

Used throughout the CAW workshops to develop believable quadruped mechanics and creature performance.

See Rajah in Action

Watch Student Animations →

RIG DETAILS

Production-
Ready Features

Animator-friendly Maya rig
Front leg-lock system
Detailed facial controls
Muscle controls for secondary motion
Breath controls for hip, chest & throat
Volume-preserving spine controls
Additional chest, hip & head controls
Facial whisker controls
High-resolution textures
Arnold materials
Lightweight, responsive animation workflow

Software: Autodesk Maya 2020 or later
Package includes: Rigged Maya scene · Textures · Materials · Rig/texture guidance

FOR RAJAH BENGAL TIGER

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

Choose the license that best fits your workflow.

Whether you're an individual animator building your showreel, an animation school training students, or a professional studio creating commercial productions, CAW offers flexible licensing designed for every stage of your animation journey.

INDIVIDUAL ANIMATORS

Personal License

For personal learning, showreels and portfolio work.

Includes
✓ Production-ready Maya rig
✓ Textures & materials
✓ Documentation & support
✕ Commercial work not permitted

£150 GBP

Request Personal Licence →

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSTIES

Educational License

For universities, colleges, animation schools and training programmes.

Includes
✓ Everything in Personal
✓ Classroom use
✓ Student training
✓ Educational demonstrations
✕ ✕ Commercial production not permitted

£1,750 GBP

Request Educational Licence →

STUDIOS & FREELANCERS

Commercial License

For professional productions, client work, film, TV, games and advertising.

Includes

✓ Professional & commercial use
✓ Client projects
✓ Studio productions
✓ Priority support

£5,650 GBP

Request Commercial Licence →

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Everything You
Need to Start Animating

Rajah is supplied as a production-ready Maya rig with the files and resources needed to begin working with the character.

RIG & CHARACTER

✓ Production-ready Maya rig
✓ Animator-friendly controls
✓ High-resolution textures & materials

TEXTURE MAPS

✓ Colour, normal, specular & displacement maps
✓ Arnold-ready materials

DEMOS & SUPPORT
✓ Rig demonstration video
✓ Texture setup demonstration
✓ Setup guidance & CAW rig support

CAW RIGS

Frequently Asked Questions

What software does Rajah require?
Autodesk Maya 2020 or later.
Are textures and materials included?
Yes. High-resolution textures and Arnold materials are included.
Can I use Rajah for commercial work?
Yes, with a Commercial License. Personal and Educational licenses do not permit commercial production.
Can students use Rajah for showreels and portfolio work?
Yes. The Personal License covers personal learning, animation practice, showreels and portfolio projects.
Can universities and animation schools use Rajah?
Yes. The Educational License is designed for eligible classroom and training use.
Not sure which licence you need?
Contact CAW → creatureanimationworkshop@gmail.com