Overview
Ragdoll is a real-time physics solver for Maya, similar the native nCloth and nHair solvers except it works on transforms rather than points. That makes it better equipt to integrate with your existing animation controls and doesn't require translating from points like people did in the 90's.
This domain contains Ragdoll learning resources, for a more general overview see the Product Page.
Where to Find Help?
Depending on where you are and what you are looking for, one of these should fit the bill.
| # | Source | Description |
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Chat | Come join the party on Discord! |
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Documentation | Read about each command available to you in Maya |
| Release Notes | Every new release has examples of every new feature and squashed bug. | |
| Search | Top of every page, you know what to do ☝️ | |
| UI Help | Find help without leaving Maya | |
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YouTube Videos | Long-form walkthroughs and examples. |
| Tutorials | Long-form, written tutorials for learning Ragdoll from the ground up. | |
| Reference | The Reference page lists all menu items, item options and node attributes of Ragdoll along with descriptions and examples. | |
| Node Reference | Every node is detailed in the "Nodes" section to the right, such as rdRigid. |
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| Community | Inspire and be inspired via the Ragdoll forums | |
| Support | Get us involved and let's make some waves |
What's Next?
Here are some options for getting into Ragdoll.
| Route | Description |
|---|---|
| Install & Explore | Tried and true, who reads documentation anyway? |
| Watch & Learn | We've made a number of videos demonstrating how to use Ragdoll. |
| Read All About It | Keep clicking that next button at the bottom of every page. |
Press
Mentions of Ragdoll in the press.
| Date | Source | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-29 | gfxspeak | Manipulate Maya character rigs with real-time physics in seconds |
| 2022-11-29 | digitalmediaworld | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 Develops Real-Time Character Physics for Animators |
| 2022-11-29 | cgsociety.org | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 Adds Real-Time Character Physics Animators Can Steer Like a Puppeteer |
| 2022-11-29 | 80.lv | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 for Maya Released |
| 2022-11-29 | redsharknews | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0: steer like a puppeteer |
| 2022-11-29 | postperspective | Ragdoll 3.0: Fast Automation of Character Physics in Maya |
| 2022-11-29 | postperspective | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 для Maya |
| 2022-11-29 | blog.superrendersfarm | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 released |
| 2022-11-29 | render.ru | Ragdoll Dynamics sort en version 3.0! |
| 2022-11-29 | swiss.dayfr | Ragdoll Dynamics is released in version 3.0! |
| 2022-11-29 | germany.detailzero | From 'Gravity' tethers to, literally, Ragdoll Dynamics |
| 2022-11-29 | beforesandafters | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 released |
| 2022-11-29 | cgchannel | Imbalance releases Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 for Maya |
| 2022-11-29 | cgbucket | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 released |
| 2022-11-29 | cgpress.org | Ragdoll Dynamics erscheint in der Version 3.0! |
| 2022-11-29 | digitalproduction | Imbalance Releases Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 |
| 2022-11-29 | boxreview | Imbalance Releases Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 |
| 2022-11-29 | afnews | Imbalance Releases Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 |
| 2022-11-29 | animationmagazine | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 Adds Real-Time Character Physics Animators Can Steer Like a Puppeteer |
| 2022-11-29 | awn | Imbalance Releases Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 |
| 2022-11-29 | 80 Level - Imbalance has released Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 | |
| 2022-11-29 | Imbalance Releases Ragdoll... - Animation World Network | |
| 2022-11-29 | Are you a Befores & Afters PLUS Patron | |
| 2022-11-29 | Check out Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 for Maya. The ace real-time physics tool now lets you pose charact... | |
| 2022-11-29 | CGPress - Imbalance has announced the release of Ragdoll... | |
| 2022-11-29 | Ragdoll Dynamics 3.0 Develops Real-Time Character Physics for Animators | |
| 2022-11-29 | Ragdoll Dynamics erscheint in der... - Digital Production | |
| 2022-11-29 | 80level | Tweet by @80Level |
| 2022-11-29 | afnewsinfo | Tweet by @afnewsinfo |
| 2022-11-29 | afnewsinfo | Tweet by @animag |
| 2022-11-29 | animag | Tweet by @ANIMATIONWorld |
| 2022-11-29 | animationworld | Tweet by @beforesmag |
| 2022-11-29 | beforesmag | Tweet by @BoxReview_ |
| 2022-11-29 | boxreview_ | Tweet by @theCGchannel |
| 2022-11-29 | dig_prod | Tweet by @dig_prod |
| 2022-11-29 | thecgchannel | Tweet by @RedSharkNews |
| 2022-11-29 | redsharknews | |
| 2022-11-29 | 80.lv on LinkedIn | |
| 2022-11-29 | youtube | From 'Gravity' tethers to Ragdoll Dynamics |
| 2022-11-29 | postperspective | |
| 2022-12-18 | Escape Studios | Ragdoll Dynamics for Maya |
| 2022-09-21 | 80lv | Development and Capabilities of Ragdoll Dynamics |
| 2021-08-03 | CGChannel | Ragdoll Dynamics adds real-time physics to your Maya rigs |
| 2021-07-30 | CGPress | Ragdoll Dynamics plugin for Maya |
| 2021-07-28 | 80lv | New Tool Lets You Animate With Physics in Real-Time |
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Last update: 2023-01-24