supernaut
04-11-2011, 10:04 PM
http://www.next-gen.biz/features/remedy-claims-new-tech-raises-the-bar-for-facial-animation
The results are strikingly nuanced, telegraphing a great deal of subtlety even at this early stage, the system promising a significantly more flexible way for animators to work. Despite this, Root has even bigger plans: one additional component yet to be implemented is colour mapping, a system which will simulate blood flow beneath the skin, adjusting its colour as brows are furrowed or lips pursed.
I love the facial animation in L.A. Noire, it's amazing, but something about it bothers me. Can't quite put my finger on it. There's certainly room for improvement.
I hope Remedy isn't forced to deliver Alan Wake 2 as their next title, that we're going to see something else instead. And whatever it is, it better be on PC as well.
The results are strikingly nuanced, telegraphing a great deal of subtlety even at this early stage, the system promising a significantly more flexible way for animators to work. Despite this, Root has even bigger plans: one additional component yet to be implemented is colour mapping, a system which will simulate blood flow beneath the skin, adjusting its colour as brows are furrowed or lips pursed.
I love the facial animation in L.A. Noire, it's amazing, but something about it bothers me. Can't quite put my finger on it. There's certainly room for improvement.
I hope Remedy isn't forced to deliver Alan Wake 2 as their next title, that we're going to see something else instead. And whatever it is, it better be on PC as well.