Inactive Facially Expressive Models

glasz

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Name: expressive bob
Summary: Implement swapable face features on a model.
Scope: Mod (?)
Current Goal: Create/update a texture using separate graphical elements.
Phase: Design
Curator: glasz
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The idea, that has allready been discussed here is to update the face texture of a model so as to have it change expressions. Rather than swap the whole face i will use a set of face features to compose the face and then use it as the new texture. I will use python/panda3D to try and make a small demo.

My first idea was to have everything on a texture and change the UV coordinates on the model but there are a number of annoying complications, even when swapping the whole face. I'm thinking now it's simpler and more intuitive to rewrite the whole texture (using precreated images) and update it.
 

metouto

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Don't know a thing about the coding but I like the expression on the faces ;) I think I have see that last one on my wife's face a lot here lately o_O
 

Cervator

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Cool. I think depending on how well it works it might be part of the core content :)
 

glasz

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Started a first version :



Currently there are 3 eyes (open, half closed, closed), 3 eyebrows (up, neutral, frown), and only one neutral mouth.

If somebody want to test the p3d , you will need panda 3d player : http://www.panda3d.org/download.php?runtime

keys f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m will switch the eyes and eyebrows expression.

Plan now is to make the model and textures a little better, and see how to make the process as simple as possible.
 

Cervator

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Works! Looks good, tho very detailed :D

Seems like more of a Bobette, too ;)
 

glasz

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Yup with those eyes it's more a bobette, i should have stuck with my first drawings :D
 
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