Otterly Adorable: rigging showcase

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Here’s a custom NPR-model I created primarily for a Telegram sticker pack and secondarily as a rigging exercise. It features an stylized otter that utilizes an updated version of the classic inverted hull shading technique to produce crisp outlines. Get the Sticker Pack on Telegram Now! The rig boasts advanced capabilities, including IK/FK switching, adjustable IK chain lengths, stretch-IK-switching, FK sailing, and a robust yet intuitive spine control system. Additionally, it comes with a functional eye setup that I aim to refine in future updates. If you're interested in attempting the model yourself, feel free to fork the project on GitLab. The materials are primarily designed for rapid prototyping within Blender, but they also function reasonably well in real-time rendering – though some additional optimization would be required before incorporating it into a game.