The MiniRig is the ultimate Lego Minifigure rig for Cinema 4D, offering unparalleled control and versatility. This comprehensive rig features a fully SUB-D ready and UV-unwrapped Lego Minifigure, making it the perfect choice for creating dynamic animation or photorealistic renders.

Key Features:

• Highly Accurate High-Poly Model: Built with Subdivision topology for precision and smooth detail.
• IK and FK Controls: Choose between inverse and forward kinematics for full animation flexibility.
• Independent Tilt Controls: Adjust the Minifig’s tilt, hip, and torso roll independently for nuanced movement.
• Foot and Hip Pivots: Easily generate custom pivots with a single click.
• Clutter-Free Workflow: Hide control splines for a clean, focused animation preview.

Whether you're recreating the cinematic magic of The Lego Movie or bringing your own Lego universe to life, the MiniRig is the ideal solution for professional-quality results.

Disclaimer:

Rig only compatible with Cinema 4D, the FBX and OBJ models are NOT RIGGED. This rig has been tested with Cinema 4D Version 2024.5.1 - we cannot guarantee compatibility with other versions. While every effort has been made to ensure this rig functions as intended, users are responsible for ensuring compatibility with their hardware and software setups. If you encounter any issues, please reach out—I’m here to help!

KNOWN ISSUES

• Switching between IK and FK after moving or animating the controls will potentially break the rig and ruin your animation. These controls aren't designed to be switched, you should choose one or the other for the purposes of your shot. If you must switch between the two, it is recommended to merge in a fresh rig, re-create the pose using either IK or FK and switch the visibility of the two models instead.

• When generating a second foot pivot, make sure it is placed UNDER (a child of) the first foot pivot in the heirachy to ensure the animation stacks correctly. With this method you can stack as many foot pivot animations as you wish!

• The MiniRig is built to real world scale, meaning it may appear tiny if you merge it into a new project. You may also need to adjust scene scale settings to resolve issues with dynamics, simulations or size dependant rendering effects like Subsurface Scattering. You may also need to adjust your project view clipping when working at this scale.

• As with all rigs, if you push things too far the rig will break. This is common accross the industry and is somewhat unavoidable. Always save regularly and have multiple backups.