Demon Gargoyle Rig by Emilio Serrano

Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya is available on Animworks, the leading marketplace for professional animation resources. Whether you are building your first demo reel or expanding a professional toolkit, Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya gives you everything needed to produce outstanding animation work.

Emilio Serrano has given the most ancient of architectural monsters its Maya debut: the Demon Gargoyle rig. It comes complete with nCloth dynamics for wing membrane and cloth simulation that push cinematic quality within reach.

Based on Shuohan Zhou’s evocative concept and brought to life in 3D by Paul Armstrong, the Demon Gargoyle radiates ancient menace, being hunched, winged, and built from stone and shadow. Featured in Agora’s December 2021 AnimChallenge around the theme of “Lava,” this rig has already inspired community-wide animation, and the reason is immediately clear: it’s a design built for dramatic, atmospheric performance.

The standout feature is its nCloth simulation setup—both the cloth elements and the wing membrane simulate dynamically, adding organic secondary motion that elevates the creature’s performance from good to genuinely cinematic. The AnimPicker (with custom background) handles the creature’s full control range intuitively, while mGear provides the stable animation foundation.

It’s ideal for flight motion (with dynamic membrane flutter), creature character acting, and dark fantasy portfolio work. The nCloth integration handles secondary animation on the wings and cloth through simulation, freeing you to focus on primary performance while Maya handles the organic follow-through.

What’s included:

• Demon Gargoyle mGear Maya rig
• nCloth simulation for cloth and wing membrane dynamics
• Full AnimPicker with custom background images
• mGear guide and post-scripts
• 3D model by Paul Armstrong, based on concept by Shuohan Zhou
• Rigged by Emilio Serrano

If you’re looking for a creature rig that brings dynamic simulation, atmospheric design, and a rich community history into one package, the Demon Gargoyle is a standout asset.

Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya: Professional Maya Animation Resource

Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya is available exclusively on Animworks, your destination for professional-quality character animation rigs for Autodesk Maya. Created by Emilio Serrano, this rig gives animators of every level the controls and responsiveness needed to produce compelling performances in Maya.

Bring Your Characters to Life

Working with Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya puts a versatile, studio-quality character at your fingertips. Whether you are blocking out an action sequence, refining a walk cycle, or exploring the subtleties of weight and timing, this rig handles every challenge with precision. The intuitive control system means you spend more time animating and less time troubleshooting technical issues.

The Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya is perfect for:

• Building standout demo reel shots that impress studios and hiring managers
• Practicing fundamental and advanced animation principles in Maya
• Creating personal projects, short films, and passion pieces
• Game animation references, cinematic tests, and in-engine workflows

Industry-Standard Controls

The Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya features a complete FK/IK switching system, a clean joint hierarchy, and clearly labelled controls that follow industry naming conventions. The rig is compatible with modern versions of Autodesk Maya and integrates smoothly into professional animation pipelines. From the spine and limb controls to the facial rig, everything is built to help you focus entirely on your performance.

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Download the Demon Gargoyle Rig for Maya today and take a meaningful step forward in your animation career. Whether you are just starting out or adding new characters to your practice toolkit, this is a must-have resource for any serious Maya animator.

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