Discover essential animation and rigging tips for transitioning from Blender 2.7 to 2.8 in this 25-minute video tutorial by CG Cookie. Learn about the major changes in the user interface, viewport, 3D modeling tools, and animation features. Explore new selection defaults, menus, and faster modeling techniques. Understand the reorganized animation tools, including multi-object pose mode and character linking. Get insights on rendering improvements with Eevee and how to resolve common points of confusion. Cover topics such as the timeline, Action Editor, pose mode, King and Auto King, linking rigs, render settings, painting techniques, and drivers. Gain valuable knowledge to quickly adapt to Blender 2.8's new environment and enhance your workflow, whether you're a beginner or an experienced user.