Unity for Absolute Beginners

Appendix     A

Rigging with Mixamo

Mixamo is a software tool that allows you to quickly rig your own character. In addition, you can also create a new character from one of the preset Mixamo characters and add preset Mixamo animations to your characters. As of this writing, you are allowed two free rigs for your own prebuilt characters for your personal use. Mixamo characters and Mixamo animations must be purchased. Mixamo is at www.mixamo.com.

Before Starting Mixamo

To have Mixamo rig your character, there are a few things you will have to do to prepare it.

1. Use your favorite digital content creation software to create your character.
2. Make sure your character is in the standard T-pose (Figure A-1).

   Figure A-1. The classic T-pose

3. Export your ...