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FACS Rigging for Facial Motion Capture – Maya & Marmoset Workflow
Introduction to FACS-Based Facial Rigging
The *FACS Rigging for Facial Motion Capture* course dives deep into one of the most essential components of modern character animation: lifelike facial performance. Rooted in the Facial Action Coding System—a scientific method used by top studios to break down human expressions—the course walks you through the creation of anatomically accurate facial rigs that deform naturally in response to motion capture data. Taught by industry veteran Madhav Shyam, it is ideal for riggers, animators, and technical artists aiming to implement emotionally expressive and production-ready face rigs.
Mastering the Maya to Marmoset Workflow
This training offers a detailed breakdown of how to build a high-fidelity facial rig in Autodesk Maya, and how to present and test it in Marmoset Toolbag. Key areas covered include:
• Sculpting and modeling facial shapes based on FACS units
• Building blendshape-driven deformation systems
• Implementing pose readers and correctives for accuracy
• Setting up live mocap inputs and integration
• Creating a final presentation using Marmoset Toolbag
With a focus on precision and realism, every stage is demonstrated using industry-standard methods suited for game and film production pipelines.
Why FACS Is the Gold Standard for Facial Animation
FACS is widely recognized across the animation and VFX industry for its ability to replicate subtle emotional cues and muscle behaviors. This course not only explains the theory behind each action unit (AU) but also shows how to practically implement it through blendshape workflows in Maya. By following this system, artists can create universal rigs that are actor-agnostic, allowing performance transfer across multiple characters. You’ll also learn how to troubleshoot common rigging issues and ensure clean topology flow, symmetrical deformations, and polished final outputs.
Who Should Enroll in This Course
This course is crafted for intermediate to advanced users of Maya who want to specialize in facial rigging, character realism, or motion capture integration. It's also ideal for technical artists working on cinematics, virtual production, or real-time avatars. Through high-resolution examples and detailed node setups, students will develop a deeper understanding of facial mechanics and rigging efficiency. If your goal is to build face rigs that are compatible with mocap systems like Faceware, iPhone ARKit, or Dynamixyz, this training is an essential resource.
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