Tutorials Archives - GrifNMore.com https://grifnmore.com/category/tutorials/ Vtuber Resources N More Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:45:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/grifnmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-eyebrow.gif?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Tutorials Archives - GrifNMore.com https://grifnmore.com/category/tutorials/ 32 32 173208935 Using the Mgear Lip Rigger for an appealing mouth rig in Maya (2026 Guide) https://grifnmore.com/using-the-mgear-lip-rigger-for-an-appealing-mouth-rig-in-maya-2026-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-the-mgear-lip-rigger-for-an-appealing-mouth-rig-in-maya-2026-guide Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:16:29 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=4771 Can MGear rig cartoony faces in Maya? Yes — and it’s more capable than most artists realize. In this guide, I break down how to use MGear’s Facial Rigger for stylized lip setups, including the critical DAG path code fix required for modern Maya versions. You’ll learn how to properly parent lip joints, select edge loops, configure build settings, and integrate the rig into a Shifter pipeline — plus tips for skinning and game export. If you’ve struggled getting MGear’s facial tools to build correctly, this walkthrough will get you up and running fast.

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]]> 4771 MGear Rigging – Part 1 https://grifnmore.com/mgear-rigging-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mgear-rigging-part-1 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:33:04 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=4730 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHyfPeiDhS0 I’ve been rigging characters and working as a technical animator in the video game industry for 20 years. At least on three occasions, I’ve been asked to create a rigging framework for different studios. Sometimes, though, when you enter a studio, you’ve only got a few weeks to get started. And so there’s really […]

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]]> 4730 Getting Started with mGear in Maya – Fast Rigging When You’re On a Deadline https://grifnmore.com/getting-started-with-mgear-in-maya-fast-rigging-when-youre-on-a-deadline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-started-with-mgear-in-maya-fast-rigging-when-youre-on-a-deadline Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:22:06 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=4756 Hi, I’m Ryan “Grif” Griffin. I’ve been working as a Technical Animator and Character Rigger in the game industry for over 20 years. Throughout my career, I’ve been asked multiple times to build custom rigging frameworks for studios — and while that’s ideal, sometimes you simply don’t have the luxury of time. When you join […]

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]]> 4756 Blender to UE: Armature .fbx Export Steps https://grifnmore.com/blender-to-ue-armature-fbx-export-steps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blender-to-ue-armature-fbx-export-steps https://grifnmore.com/blender-to-ue-armature-fbx-export-steps/#comments Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:48:04 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=4520 Blender’s default fbx settings are not always ideal for using in a game engine like Unreal Engine, it will normally try to bake animations or use incompatible geometry, so this guide details the ideal settings for exporting your rigged skeletal meshes to use ingame. These settings mainly focus on the Blender fbx export settings for […]

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]]> https://grifnmore.com/blender-to-ue-armature-fbx-export-steps/feed/ 2 4520 Notes for Pricing Vtubers https://grifnmore.com/pricing-vtubers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pricing-vtubers Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:47:55 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=2369 How can anyone say what art is worth? Value is a very subjective and personal topic, but in the case of Commercial materials like Vtuber models (since streaming is often a source of income) these models are highly valuable and sought-after. The image that an artist produces is potentially used for merchandising and more, often […]

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]]> 2369 Vtubers VS PNGtubers https://grifnmore.com/vtubers-vs-pngtubers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vtubers-vs-pngtubers Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:33:43 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=4076 Since 2020, nearly anyone who’s been online has probably heard of or seen a vtuber– a streamer with a virtual avatar that represents them, which they control to emote and interact with their audiences. The term Vtuber has evolved into a catch-all term that describes all types of virtual streamer personalities, sort of like a […]

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]]> 4076 Live Link Face Setup in Unreal Engine https://grifnmore.com/live-link-face-ue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=live-link-face-ue Tue, 12 Apr 2022 22:27:57 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=3972 Grif teaches you the basic setup steps for the Live Link Face App for Unreal Engine facial capture using the Apple ARkit face shapes.

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]]> 3972 Become a 3D Vtuber with the Rokoko Smart Suit Pro https://grifnmore.com/vtuber-rokoko-suit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vtuber-rokoko-suit Tue, 07 Dec 2021 02:33:41 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=3677 Multidimensional Mythical Beasts are known to dabble in many skills and disciplines, but every Grif needs a Garden to call home. With the help of the wonderful Rokoko Smart Suit, I can interact with my garden and broadcast my adventures to followers on Twitch, Reddit, and YouTube. This helps me with my live motion capture […]

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]]> 3677 Starting with Discord: A Beginner’s Guide (with screenshots!) https://grifnmore.com/discord-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discord-guide Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:15:21 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=3586 Discord is a highly custom chat platform, so visiting and moderating servers can be a lot of information to take in. We’re going to cover some Discord basics that are a bit like table manners. When you walk into a new place, you want to make sure to check in with the hosts or ask […]

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]]> 3586 Create a 3D Vtuber Setup in Unreal Engine https://grifnmore.com/3d-vtuber-setup-in-unreal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-vtuber-setup-in-unreal https://grifnmore.com/3d-vtuber-setup-in-unreal/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:19:46 +0000 https://grifnmore.com/?p=3292 What is a 3D VTuber? You must know what a VTuber is if you have spent any time on the GrifNMore blog. Go ahead and check out this article if you don’t know much about the term VTuber and would like to know more. Virtual YouTubers or VTubers come in a variety of designs and […]

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