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CAW RIGS

Savannah Lioness Pro Rig

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

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

Meet the
Savannah Lioness Pro Rig

Savannah is a production-quality lioness rig developed for animators looking to create believable quadruped movement and creature performance.

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Designed with an animator-friendly workflow, Savannah combines responsive body controls, detailed facial animation and secondary muscle controls, making her suitable for locomotion, acting, showreel work and professional production.

BUILT FOR CREATURE ANIMATION

Animate With Savannah

Ideal for:

  • Walks & locomotion

  • Runs and dynamic movement

  • Weight transfer

  • Body mechanics

  • Acting & performance

  • Facial animation

  • Breathing & subtle body motion

  • Showreel & portfolio shots

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

See Savannah in Action

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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​​

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

FOR SAVANNAH LIONESS PRO RIG

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

Choose the license that best fits your workflow.

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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.

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

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£140 GBP

SCHOOLS & UNIVERSTIES

Educational License

For universities, colleges, animation schools and training programmes.

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

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£1,540 GBP

STUDIOS & FREELANCERS

Commercial License

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

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Includes

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

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£4,640 GBP

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WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Everything You
Need to Start Animating

Savannah 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

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TEXTURE MAPS

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

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

CAW RIGS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What software does Savannah require?
    Autodesk Maya 2020 or later.

  • Are textures and materials included?
    Yes. High-resolution textures and Arnold materials are included.

  • Can I use Savannah for commercial work?
    Yes, with a Commercial License. Personal and Educational licenses do not permit commercial production.

  • Can students use Savannah for showreels and portfolio work?
    Yes. The Personal License covers personal learning, animation practice, showreels and portfolio projects.

  • Can universities and animation schools use Savannah?
    Yes. The Educational License is designed for eligible classroom and training use.

  • Not sure which licence you need?
    Contact CAW → creatureanimationworkshop@gmail.com

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START YOUR JOURNEY

Ready to Animate
With Savannah Lioness Rig?

Whether you're joining the CAW workshop pathway or licensing Savannah for your own animation or production, we're here to help you create stronger creature performances.

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Industry-focused creature animation training for stronger performances and showreel-quality work.

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• Small batches (max. 6 students)
• Production-quality rigs

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