#facial capture

Ever wondered why some VTubers seem so alive, while others appear like stiff puppets with a fancy paint job? It’s not just about having a cool model or quirky voice, it’s about what’s happening behind the scenes, in real time, every second they’re on screen. Face tracking is the invisible engine powering the most expressive, believable, and emotionally resonant VTuber performances, and if you’re…

[Patreon Only] Digital Faces (Part One)

For Patreon backers, I have put together the first part exploring a key theme of notable projects over the last couple of months or so, from facial capture on a budget to Augmented Reality transformations.

Apple Arts Studios continues to push boundaries in motion capture and post-production services. Recently, we collaborated with PB Casting Studio to deliver a mocap shoot utilizing our Vicon Vero 2.2 motion capture system—recognized globally for its high-fidelity optical tracking.

Veteran actor Indira led the shoot with elegance and control, highlighting the effectiveness of our performance pipeline.

Our specialists placed hand markers for precise finger tracking. This data is critical for lifelike gameplay and facial blending.

With storyboarding input from the client, the actors prepped for body and facial sync within the Unreal Engine pre-vis environment.

A snapshot of the performers who brought our mocap stage to life. Their expressions and movement were recorded at high frame accuracy.

Head-mounted cameras tracked nuanced expressions for direct application to digital doubles.

Our TDs and production leads finalized props and set positions for uninterrupted capture flow.

High-performance capture relies on quick, precise scene alignment—our director and client made this happen in sync.

Every frame matters. With Vicon’s visualization tools, we reviewed frame-by-frame movements before final export.

Live feed confirms quality facial retargeting—a critical benchmark for cinematic-level storytelling.

Lumirithmic brings realistic 3D avatars to the public

Lumirithmic has emerged from stealth mode after two years of work. Their new technology can provide high-quality facial scans in minutes.Read More