| Feature | Character Tool v1.0.6 | DuIK Angela (Free) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Gentle (1 hour to master) | Steep (3-4 hours) | | Space Switching | Built-in, visual dropdown | Requires manual expressions | | Speed of Rigging | 30 seconds for full body | 5-10 minutes for full body | | Stretch & Squash IK | One-click toggle | Manual expression editing | | Support | Paid support via AEScripts | Community forums only |
Lost half a point only because the documentation PDF is still a bit dry—but the tool itself works flawlessly. Ready to animate? Download the trial of AEScripts Character Tool v1.0.6 today and rig your first character in under 10 minutes. Your wrists (and your deadlines) will thank you. AEScripts Character Tool v1.0.6 for After Effec...
Rename your layers clearly: L_Arm_Upper , L_Arm_Lower , L_Hand , R_Leg_Upper , etc. The tool reads these names to guess joint connections. | Feature | Character Tool v1