Many models use this for detailed animations for speaking. If you have a tutorial you'd like to suggest, please submit it to our docs via the ' Suggest Edits' feature!īlend shapes/shape keys (named depending on what software you're using) modify the mesh based on vertex positions. Also has a 10-minute version that gives you a big-picture view of the process.

Rainhet's 3D Avatar Class - An older version of Rainhet's tutorial series.

Rainhet's Blender 3D Virtual Avatar Tutorial 2022 - Rainhet's tutorial is long-form, and she explains everything thoroughly as she works through it.

To get you started, here's a VRChat-centric tutorial one of our community members has created: Even if you don't look as flashy as pre-made models, it is your model, and you can do whatever you'd like with it.

If you choose to create your model, we suggest starting with something simple. Creating a rigged character combines all of those skills! Learning how to 3D model is complex, as is learning how to rig and texture. Let's be completely clear: For people who have never modeled in 3D before, this is the beginning of a long journey. You can use any 3D software you like, as long as it supports exporting an FBX with an armature! Blender and Maya are very common choices.

Although most users choose to find a model instead (see step 1), it is TOTALLY possible to create an avatar model from scratch.

Blender paint on model