facial capture
Digital face mapping
Facial capture is the process of recording a person's facial movements and expressions, typically using cameras and sensors, to translate them onto a digital character.
The technology is central to modern filmmaking and video games, allowing animated faces to mirror the nuanced performance of real actors: The film used facial capture to bring the CGI villain to life.
- mocapRecording physical movement digitally
- motionChange in position
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- CGIDigital movie imagery
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