Deborah R. Fowler | Faceware Notes

Deborah R. Fowler

Faceware

Updated on May 17 2015

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Faceware - is a markerless facial capture system from Faceware Technologies Inc. Currently we are using the free educational edition. There are two parts to Faceware:

Analyzer - processes the video recording by tracking virtual markers on your face (training the software base on keyframes) based on the nose, brows, eyes and mouth
Retargeter - a plugin for Maya or Motion Builder, allowing you to retarget your data onto your facial rig

In the process of testing and stepping thru the process in 2.6/4.6 to create my own "how to" listed below:

Analyzer/Retargeter Document
Analyzer Video (password required)
Retargeter Video (password required - not yet available)

We are using Analyzer 2.6 and Retargeter 4.6. Head expressions were added in 4.6. The company also has some excellent

Note the tutorials are for 4.0 so some of the interface is slightly different.

Technology is based off of FACS Facial Action Coding System.

Previous student work:

Sorya Serei's results exploring Fa cial Capture using Faceware. Thanks to Rachel Gelfeld, Performing Arts Department (acting) and Kate Kirby O'Connell, Animation (rigging).

Student documentation exists here. With additional notes here. I have written my own version above as these are now for older versions.