Meet the Dragon Rig
The Dragon Rig is part of CAW's creature training library, developed specifically for students exploring fantasy creature animation and performance.
Its powerful anatomy, distinctive wings and dynamic movement create an exciting animation challenge, helping students understand weight, balance, body coordination and believable movement in imaginary creatures.
BUILT FOR CREATURE ANIMATION
Animate With Dragon
Ideal for:
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Fantasy creature locomotion
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Walks & movement studies
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Wing movement & mechanics
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Weight transfer & balance
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Powerful body mechanics
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Tail animation
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Overlapping action
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Creature behaviour & performance
Used within CAW workshops to help students combine real-world animal observation with creative animation principles to produce believable fantasy creature performances.
RIG DETAILS
Creature
Animation Features
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Animator-friendly Maya rig
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Creature-focused controls
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Fantasy creature animation workflow
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Body & limb controls
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Head & neck controls
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Wing & tail controls
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Animation-ready character
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Textured creature asset
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Designed for CAW training
See Dragon in Action
EXCLUSIVE TO CAW STUDENTS
Learn With the Dragon Rig
The Dragon is part of the CAW Workshop Rig Library and is provided for use within selected CAW training and mentorship programmes.
The Dragon 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Dragon rig available to purchase?
No. The Dragon rig is currently exclusive to CAW workshop training. -
Can I license the Dragon rig for commercial work?
No. This rig is not currently offered for commercial licensing. -
How can I animate with the Dragon 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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