Mixamo + FaceIt: EASY Full Character Rigging & Mocap
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 Published On Oct 26, 2023

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*The Mixamo addon needs a special version for Blender 4!*
❖Mixamo Addon fix for Blender 4:
https://gitlab.com/x190/mixamo_blender4
❖Mixamo Addon for Blender 3.6 and earlier:
https://substance3d.adobe.com/plugins...

*--OTHER TOOLS & RESOURCES--*
-FaceIt addon
https://blendermarket.com/products/fa...
Mixamo
https://www.mixamo.com/
-Mixamo + Rigify Face
   • Blender: Mixamo Control rig + Rigify ...  
-ARKit Reference document
https://developer.apple.com/documenta...
-Live Link Face app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/live-li...
-MeowFace
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
-MoRec + MeowFace tutorial (Download link to MoRec in the description of the video below)
   • MoRec quick example  


*--RELATED VIDEOS--*
-In-depth videos about Mixamo
   • Blender & Mixamo   --
-In-depth videos about FaceIt
   • FaceIt Tutorials (Blender addon for F...  
-NLA videos
   • Blender Animation Concepts & NLA  
-Mixamo Animation Secrets video
   • [Blender tutorial] Mixamo Animation S...  

This video presentation is specially tailored for individuals who find themselves lacking the technical expertise to create character rigs from the ground up. Whether it's due to a shortage of know-how or simply a matter of convenience, there's a valuable solution at your disposal. Mixamo, in conjunction with the Mixamo addon and the FaceIt addon for Blender, presents an accessible and efficient avenue for those who may not possess a deep technical background to effortlessly rig a complete character. This comprehensive rigging solution extends its capabilities even further by including Face rigging, ensuring that your characters' facial expressions and animations are just as expressive and lifelike as the rest of their body movements.

For artists and creators who might feel daunted by the intricacies of rigging, Mixamo becomes a game-changer. Through the seamless integration of the Mixamo and FaceIt addons within Blender, the process of character rigging is streamlined to the point that even those with minimal technical skills can embark on this creative journey. These addons not only provide an efficient character rigging solution but also empower users to go a step further and create an intricate Face rig.

The ability to rig a character's face opens up a world of possibilities for character animation. Now, even the most non-technical artists can bring their characters to life with the subtleties of facial expressions. Blend the worlds of technology and creativity, as Mixamo and Blender collaborate to enable users to rig and animate characters with ease. This unique combination not only simplifies the often complex process of character rigging but also offers a chance to infuse your characters with a rich emotional depth through Face rigging. In essence, it grants creators the power to animate characters using motion capture, ensuring that their storytelling or artistic vision is conveyed in a most engaging and captivating manner.


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0:00 Full Character workflow overview
1:15 Mesh Prep
1:41 Rigging in Mixamo
4:21 Using the Mixamo addon
6:55 Using FaceIt
16:54 Face Mocap
19:21 Face Mocap solutions
20:59 Applying Mocap Data
25:30 Putting it All Together
28:14 Non-Linear Animation (NLA)

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