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Positioned significantly below Softimage Face Robot in price and quality, software manufacturer Anzovin Studio is now offering “The Face Machine” (TFM), a Maya plugin that can automatically rig faces.
TFM handles point weighting and offers both box controls and direct controls.
It works with direct deformations rather than predefined blend shapes, allowing every imaginable facial expression to be produced.
The free Anzovin Rig Nodes plugin allows rigs created with TFM to be used in all Maya licence variants.
TFM is available for Windows (32- and 64-bit) and Mac OS.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website, where the plugin can also be purchased as a download for around US$200.
Further Links:
- The Face Machine
