Avid ups the realism ante with Softimage| Face Robot, its upcoming facial animation technology. Face Robot
will allow 3D artists to achieve lifelike facial animation for high-end
film and post projects. Built on a new computer model of facial soft
tissue that mimics the full range of emotions portrayed by the human
face, it provides an intuitive way to interact with CG characters,
while offering precise control over facial details, including wrinkles,
frowns, flaring nostrils and bulging neck muscles. Face Robot
software supports both keyframe animation and motion capture. For more
information, including pricing and availability, customers should
contact Softimage Special Projects division.
www.softimage.com.