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Truong CG Artist - Great Rig Resource

Creature rigs (for free) can often feel rather scarce, when looking for a job it can be especially necessary to save costs wherever you can.

However when the goal is to show your awesome creature animating abilities it  cant hurt to showcase the widest variety possible. 

If you havent heard of Truong CG yet then your library of great creature rigs is about to get a lot bigger. 

(A few of the rigs on offer from Truongs Gumroad Page)


Truong offers  an extensive library of rigs they have created themselves amazingly for free. So long as its for non commercial purposes naturally.

Whether its dinosaurs, songbirds or demons Truong CG really offers an incredible variety of rigs  that allow animators to just put that wonderful creature knowledge  to use.

If you like what Truong is offering and would like to support his efforts you can always add any amount of money to your free rig order. Or if his rigs help your reel get that dream job consider supporting him through his patreon. Link down below.




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