Emma Rig by Theo Murat

Emma Rig for Maya: Stylised Female Character for Acting

Emma is a stylised female character rig by Theo Murat, built as part of the Abyss Animation project. What I love about her is that she already feels like a proper character before you’ve touched a control. There’s personality in the design, weight in the proportions, and a face that supports real acting beats instead of getting in your way.

One of the questions I get the most from animators is “where can I find a stylised rig that’s actually built for performance?” Emma answers that directly. Whether you’re blocking out an acting shot, refining a quiet emotional beat, or pushing into something more physical, the rig stays out of your way so you can focus on what the character is feeling.

Theo has put together something that feels production-grade. The facial rig gives you proper expression range, the deformations are clean, and the silhouette holds up from any angle. Emma also pairs naturally with John from the same Abyss Animation project for two-character work and dialogue scenes.

Emma is great for

• Acting shots, dialogue performance, and emotional beats
• Body mechanics, weight, and physical performance
• Pair animation alongside John from the same project
• Showreel pieces that need a relatable, expressive female lead
• Studying stylised proportions and shape language for animation

Key features

• Complex facial rig with proper expression range and lip sync controls
• Dreamwall Picker setup for fast, intuitive selection
• Real-time playback support in Maya 2026
• Body and clothing textures included
• Compatible with Maya 2022 and above
• Clean hierarchy and animator-friendly control layout

License

Personal and non-commercial use. For educational or professional licensing, contact Abyss Animation at contact@abyss-animation.com.

Emma rig by Theo Murat for the Abyss Animation project.