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Facial Animation in Maya

In this Maya tutorial we will learn tips an techniques for creating believable facial animations. Software required: Maya 2012 and up.

What you'll learn

This tutorial will cover the process of animating a face in Maya. We will build the animation step by step, covering time-saving and proficient techniques like smart blocking, using a checklist, how to work with reference and checking for arcs. We will even cover what to do when we encounter issues where an expression that was not anticipated calls for the control rig to be revised. By the end of this tutorial, you we will be equipped with the knowledge you need to build your own facial animations that are convincing and entertaining. Software required: Maya 2012 and up.

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