Joysticks ‘n Sliders is a modern pose-based rigging system for After Effects. It simplifies character animation workflows by allowing customers to create joystick controllers that interpolate seamlessly among poses set at the starting place, proper, left, top, and backside keyframes. It includes Switch Templates for computerized asset swapping based on joystick positions, improving versatility for characters with interchangeable parts like mouth packs.

Mike Overbeck – Joysticks ‘n Sliders Features

• Joystick controllers for facial animation: Create joystick controllers by putting keyframes for extremes.
• Switch Templates: Automate swapping of individual parts primarily based on the joystick role.
• Sliders for complicated animation: Create unlimited poses and mix them for complicated animation.
• Works with various rigging systems: Compatible with puppet pins, Limber, BAO Bones, PuppetTools, DUIK, and Rubber Hose.

Joysticks ‘n Sliders Documentation

Image 1: Creating animated stacking order using Switch Templates.

Image 2: Alternatives for rigging path shapes.

Image 3: Works with various rigging systems

Image 4: Sliders for complex animation