Rig Master Challenge

The Hidden Magic of Character Animations

3 live classes where I teach rigging - the secret behind character animation in After Effects.

May 27, 28, and 29 at 7PM (BRT)

100% online and free classes

⚠️ Note on Language

This event will be held in Portuguese only, as it's hosted by Brazilian professionals.
However, everyone is welcome to join! If you sign up, you’ll get access to the limited-time recordings, which may include AI-generated automatic captions to help non-Portuguese speakers follow along.

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Classes

CLASS

The Power of Rigging Understand why rigging is the foundation behind every fluid and expressive animation.

CLASS

Creating and Animating Your First Rig‍

Hands-on: Download the files, follow along during the class, and watch your character come to life with your first rig and animation.

CLASS

How to Make Money with Rigging‍

Learn the method Tiago uses to price his rigs strategically — and discover the complete path to mastering rigging and boosting your income as an animator.

Who is this event for?

Animators who want to level up their character animation in After Effects

If you feel your character animations could be more fluid but aren’t sure what’s missing, rigging is the secret that can transform your projects and bring your characters to life.

Motion professionals looking to optimize their workflow

If you already work with animation but spend too much time adjusting keyframes manually and tweaking multiple parameters, rigging can make your process faster and more efficient.

Anyone who wants to become a more skilled motion designer

The motion design industry is increasingly competitive. If you want to stand out and charge more for your projects, mastering rigging could be the edge that sets you apart in the market.

The Rig Master is also for you if:

You’re just starting and want to learn how to work with characters

You want to become a more valued and in-demand professional

You’ve never worked with characters and want to learn rigging — an essential skill

What You’ll Learn in the Rig Master Challenge

Class 1

The Power of Rigging

• What rigging is, why it changes the way you animate, and the common mistakes you should avoid.

Class 2

Creating Your First Rig

• Building a structural rig of a character and animating a walk cycle
• How a well-built rig saves time and improves results
• The Rig Master Challenge

Class 3

How to Make Money with Character Rigging

• Understanding the market and how to price your rigs
• Exclusive giveaways
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Meet
Tiago Castro

Tiago Castro is an animation director, motion designer, and character animator, specializing in character rigging with over 12 years of experience in the advertising industry.Throughout his journey, he has contributed to major projects for brands like Disney, Adobe, ESPN, Globo, Nubank, Shell, Microsoft, Google, Netflix, Prime Video and Warner Bros. In the gaming sector, he worked on animations for Free Fire, Counter-Strike, Ubisoft, League of Legends and Valorant.

His work has been part of award-winning projects, including an animation that earned a Cannes Lion, one of the most prestigious awards in the creative industry.

But more than anything, what motivates him today is sharing his knowledge and helping other animators turn their passion into a profession. He truly believes that everyone deserves a chance to live from what they love.

Rig Master Challenge

The hidden magic of character animation

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faq

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the event really free?

Yes! The classes are 100% online and free. You just need to sign up to receive the link.

Do I need experience with After Effects?

You only need to know how to open the program. The learning starts live during the class.

What if I can’t watch live?

Replays will be available for a short period, but only for those who registered for the event.

How do I access the classes?

Links to the classes will be sent via WhatsApp and email.

Is the event in English?

No, the event will be conducted in Portuguese, as it’s hosted by Brazilian professionals.
Still, everyone is welcome to join! If you sign up, you'll get access to the limited-time replay recordings, which may include automatically generated captions to help you follow along.

3 live classes where I teach rigging - the secret behind character animation in After Effects.

Classes

Who is this event for?

The Rig Master is also for you if:

What You’ll Learn in the Rig Master Challenge

MeetTiago Castro

Rig Master Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the event really free?

Do I need experience with After Effects?

What if I can’t watch live?

How do I access the classes?

Is the event in English?

Meet
Tiago Castro