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CAW RIGS

Bear Rig

A creature rig developed for CAW students to explore heavy quadruped locomotion, weight, body mechanics and believable bear performance.

Exclusive CAW Workshop Rig · Maya-Ready · Built for Training

Meet the Bear Rig

The Bear Rig is part of CAW’s creature training library, developed specifically for students learning believable animal locomotion and performance.

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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 Bear

Ideal for:

  • Walks & locomotion

  • Weight & balance

  • Heavy body mechanics

  • Shoulder & torso movement

  • Weight transfer & momentum

  • Runs & dynamic movement

  • Creature behaviour

  • Character & performance shots

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Used within CAW workshops to help students develop stronger observation, mechanics and believable creature performance.

RIG DETAILS

Creature
Animation Features

  • Animator-friendly Maya rig

  • Creature-focused controls

  • Quadruped locomotion workflow

  • Body & limb controls

  • Head & neck controls

  • Animation-ready character

  • Textured creature asset

  • Designed for CAW training

See Bear in Action

EXCLUSIVE TO CAW STUDENTS

Learn With the Bear Rig

The Bear is part of the CAW Workshop Rig Library and is provided for use within selected CAW training and mentorship programmes.

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The Bear Rig is exclusive to CAW workshop training and is not currently offered as a standalone licence.

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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

  • Is the Bear rig available to purchase?
    No. The Bear rig is currently exclusive to CAW workshop training.

  • Can I license the Bear rig for commercial work?
    No. This rig is not currently offered for commercial licensing.

  • How can I animate with the Bear 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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START YOUR CREATURE JOURNEY

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Animate the Bear?

Develop your creature animation skills using CAW’s workshop rigs, structured training and professional mentor feedback.

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

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