Facial rigging techniques : creating expressions for an animated 3D character
Sarkkomaa, Niko (2022)
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022061017297
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022061017297
Tiivistelmä
Facial rigging is a sought-after skill in the animation industry. A rigger has to combine their artistic and technical knowledge in order to create believable and visually appealing faces and expressions. The purpose of this thesis was to examine the three most common methods used for facial rigging in the animation industry as well as examine the underlying structure of the face to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanics responsible for its movements.
To accompany the theoretical part of the thesis, a 3D facial rig was produced. The project shows off all the different techniques discussed and goes through the creation process of the character step by step all the way from concept to final product ready for animation.
The theoretical part along with the project provided a solid understanding of the different techniques as well as their advantages and disadvantages. From the project, it could easily be deducted that combing the different methods often leads to the most versatile and flexible end result.
To accompany the theoretical part of the thesis, a 3D facial rig was produced. The project shows off all the different techniques discussed and goes through the creation process of the character step by step all the way from concept to final product ready for animation.
The theoretical part along with the project provided a solid understanding of the different techniques as well as their advantages and disadvantages. From the project, it could easily be deducted that combing the different methods often leads to the most versatile and flexible end result.