Select the Left Hand. Shift-click the Torso. Character Tool opens a modal. Choose: Relative Position + Ignore Rotation . Do the same for the Right Hand, but check Mirror X .
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The After Effects ecosystem has several prominent character animation tools. Here is how Character Tool compares to the alternatives:
Add volume to limbs with automatic clipping paths that stay perfectly contained within the shape layer. AEScripts Character Tool v1.0.6 for After Effec...
Because the code is standard, you can easily turn a simple link into a springy follow-through or a overshoot bounce by editing the expression manually after linking.
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The script includes built-in keyframe tools designed to add flavor to your animation. You can easily offset keyframes across multiple layers to create organic, overlapping action (secondary motion). It also features a "copy/paste ease" function, allowing you to match the complex velocity curves of one joint to another without saving separate graph editor presets. How it Compares to Other Rigging Tools
You define the start (shoulder/hip) and end (hand/foot) points, and the script automatically generates a perfectly bending limb using After Effects shape layers.
9 Oct 2019 — Character Tool is now Deekay Tool! https://aescripts.com/deekay-tool. YouTube · aescripts + aeplugins The ULTIMATE guide to Character rigging in After Effects Select the Left Hand
Character Tool simplifies inverse kinematics (IK) setups. It allows animators to create limbs that bend naturally toward a controller without requiring complex expression writing. Additionally, it offers auto-orientation features, ensuring that heads, hands, or props rotate correctly relative to the body, creating a convincing range of motion.
The tool is organized into three primary tabs: . Each tab focuses on a specific aspect of the character animation process, allowing you to efficiently manage everything from building the initial rig to adding those polished, professional touches that make your characters come alive.