FaceIt Tutorial - Facial Mocap & ShapeKeys Addon - Blender

Overview

Learn facial motion capture and shape key creation in Blender using the FaceIt addon in this comprehensive 52-minute tutorial. Explore the addon's features, including ARKit integration, non-destructive workflows, and compatibility with various rigging systems. Follow a step-by-step guide covering setup, rigging, expression creation, baking, shape key manipulation, and mocap implementation. Gain insights into optimizing your character animation workflow and discover how to adapt FaceIt for different character styles and rig types.

Syllabus

FaceIt part 1: a detailed overview
FaceIt Price & Benefits
FaceIt Technology
FaceIt is based on Shapekeys
Creating Shapekeys
ARKit: Quick Intro
ARKit on Android devices
ARKit Retargeting
Workflow Overview
Addon Installation
FaceIt Tutorial START
Workspaces
STEP 1: Setup
STEP 2: Rig
Non-destructive Workflow
STEP 3: Expressions
Non-destructive: Example 1
ARKit Expressions Guide
Tweaking Expressions
The MouthClose Expression
STEP 4: Bake
STEP 5: Shapes
Tongue Out Shape
Mouth Closed Shape
STEP 6: Control
Rigify, Auto-Rig Pro, Custom Rigs?
STEP 7: Mocap
Face Cap Basics
Join Face rig optional
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