New FREE iClone 8 plug-in: FACE ANIMATION IMPORTER (Open Source)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2023
- Ever wanted to import facial animation into iClone? Now you can! With the new free plug-in FACE ANIMATION IMPORTER, currently in final stages of development and releasing soon. It is going to be open source, which means everyone out there can contribute to making it the best we can get it. :-)
Check out this video showing how easy it is to import facial animation in various formats. At launch, it will support MetaHuman Animator, LiveLinkFace ARKIT, Rokoko ARkit and FACECAP arkit.
Please comment below with other formats you'd like to see the plug-in handle, and also me know if you'd like to be a Beta tester!
UPDATE: A lot of people have asked about it and I forgot entirely to make it clear that this is a FREE plug-in, I'm not trying to make any money from it. It's 100% for the community. It will be open source as well, and I'd love any Python programmers out there to get in touch - particularly with experience with Unreal Sequencer Python API etc. :-)
- - - - - - - - IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT METAHUMAN ANIMATOR - - - -
"MetaHuman Animator"-format animation import can ONLY be used for renders inside Unreal Engine, and ONLY with MetaHumans. This is due to Epic Games' terms of service.In effect, you are only allowed to use external animation applications (Maya, iClone, etc) to animate but NOT to render with their MetaHuman products - including "MetaHuman Animator". (So anything you animate with "MetaHuman Animator" (1) MUST be applied to a MetaHuman before rendering, and (2) can only be rendered inside Unreal. - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
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FINALLY! :-) A new version of the plugin, supporting MetaHuman Animator, is now available as of August 20, 2023. You can download it by signing up for the Beta program at "virtualfilmer.com".
Update for sunday July 2023 for anyone who comes across this: Development is going well. Currently I have it all working, but trying to iron out some bugs in the script that exports MetaHuman from Unreal. Epic’s documentation unfortunately isn’t very clear when it comes to Sequencer scripting via Python right now. :) But am slowly getting there!
Kudos to the developer behind this Face Animation Importer plugin for iClone 8. Your dedication to delivering such a powerful tool for facial animation is evident. I can't wait to see how it revolutionizes the way animators bring characters to life. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you for making this. I have been waiting for Reallusion to come out with this. Even better that you took matters into your hands. Really looking forward to integrating the metahuman animator into the iClone workflow. Thanks a million!
Yes it’s early days as far as the development goes, but it’s happening! The first beta release (that is available to download for free now) includes livelink face arkit and Rokoko arkit, but not metahuman animator yet. I have metahuman animator working but it is incredibly buggy. 😂 so I haven’t released that yet
This is a amazing plugin, can’t wait to help beta test! Great job and we appreciate all your hard work!
Thanks so much. That really means a lot! :) I can’t wait to get it out into the world soon.
Mr Sasquatch, the Beta Program is now open. Create an account on the site and it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
Wow! Can't wait for this! Really well done! Thanks!
Thanks buddy. The Beta Program is now open. Sign up for an account via this link, and then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
Marjor applaud to you , my friend, can't wait to see how well it works doing Meta Human face animations to iClone, then back into Unreal for rendering... so excited!
UPDATE: Please download Beta 0.04b (now available) which fixes the issue of it not loading on almost everyone's PC. It was an issue with the plug-in requiring something called Numpy but I've removed its dependency on that.
Hi Toby, awesome job on achieving this. Please let me know if this is still available for download, it would be a lifesaver! Thanks in advance. Cheers, Niels
you are a genius~~~~~~~
Wow!
Wow, I was under the impression that Facial animation could be imported with the rest of the body. You may have just saved me thousands of dollars. Im in the middle of planning the workflow for my animated series and have been setting up to go the route of using Mocap Fusion to simultaneously record the body mocap, face mocap, voice, and position in space. As this program allows your actors to do all the above by wearing VR Headsets and see each other in the actual environment the scene is taking place is, which is revolutionary.. However my intention is get that animation data to iclone for refining/cleanup them Unreal engine for the Mastering/final renders etc.
@@WillyCash69 happy to chat it through buddy if you need any advice. Email me at Toby at virtual filmer dot com
@@virtualfilmer Cool just emailed u !
Good Plugin. Cloud you show how the cc4 character in UE5 with Livelink face.
I'd love to test this out ! When will it be out? Awesome work :)
Thanks so much. Spread the word! :) It will be available to test in beta soon. I’m just trying to make a website so that people can give me feedback etc.
I have made the website (it’s very basic) and you’re welcome to sign up for the beta program buddy, to download the plugin. Join up on the site and then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
I would be happy to test it and use it.
The Beta Program is now open. Join up on the site and then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
This is amazing, can't wait to try when will e available??
Very soon! I have a list of things still to fix, and I’m struggling to find time in the day. But it’s getting there! :)
@@virtualfilmer wow thanks!!
I’ve released the first, very basic beta version - you’re welcome to sign up for a free account on the site buddy, which gives you access to a private forum that has instructions and download links etc. :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
Hello, thanks for creating this plugin. In this video you mentioned about the Blender script to convert FBX files of facial mocap for importing into iClone. Can you show me where that script is?
Sure! It’s in the files that come with the plugins. If you download the plugin, open the zip file and you’ll see a folder called scripts. It’s a file called “BLENDER_RokFace2csv.py” and it’s in the folder ‘SCRIPTS‘.
The blender script is just for Rokoko. Check out the instructions page for more detail: virtualfilmer.com/iclone-plugins/
@@virtualfilmer Thanks, I've seen it. Will it be possible to create a script like that which can work with fbx mocap files from other sources such as Brekel Face? Thanks
Yes it’s definitely possible but unfortunately I just don’t have time :( if you know Python you might be able to adapt it pretty easily? Otherwise, email me a link to an example FBX file and I’ll have a look when I can. Email is Toby at virtualfilmer dot com.
This is great. Would love to test it out. How can I access this plugin?
The beta program is now open and I’d love you to sign up and check it out :) Join up on the site and then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
Thank you, but I bring character from internet that do not has " shape keys". What easy way to put shape keys in my character?? I hope to help me..Thank you.
This plugin is for iClone, so I would suggest you post on the forum for iClone about the issue? You will need to convert your character to iClone “cc4 extended” facial profile for it to work
Putting ‘Shape keys’ into an existing character is difficult by the way. It requires a 3D program like maya, so that you can copy the face mesh of your character, then adjust it for each ‘shape’ you need. Shape keys aka Blendshapes aka morph targets are difficult things :) I would suggest looking into HEADSHOT 2. I have it but haven’t actually tried it yet but it supposedly will generate Shaps keys on existing mesh characters.
Daz studio got a lot of facial expressions we can use... Please, don't forget to include Daz format as well
That’s so interesting! I had no idea that Daz did facial expressions. I haven’t checked it out but I will. And yes I’d be very keen to include it as a feature.
Great to hear
Thanks again for the Daz tip. Btw the Beta Program is now open, to download the plugin. Join up on the site and then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
Wow. I can't think of any other formats (at least not just yet), but I'd love to be part of the beta. How do I get in contact?
There will be a beta signup page in the next couple days :) I’ll post a link to it in this reply here when it goes live. Thanks for watching and yes you’re welcome to join the beta! :)
Thanks again Scott, and fyi the Beta Program is now open. Join up on the site and then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
fantastic!!!! thanks a bunch. i would love to have it import faceshift version 1.1.05 format
I’m not familiar with faceshift but happy to add it to the list! If you have an example file, post it to the private forum (once you sign up for the beta program) and I’ll check out its format. It might be an easy one! :)
@@virtualfilmer i tried uploading the fbx facial profile and also fsu( faceshift native format) but got this error: eexFBX.fbx: Sorry, you are not allowed to upload this file type.
eex.fsu: Sorry, you are not allowed to upload this file type.
@@movebones5087 how annoying lol sorry about that buddy. Let me see what I can do
Why don’t you try emailing? It’s Toby at the site name. ((Which is virtualfilmer d0t com)
@@virtualfilmer couldn't get your email address
Where do we apply for the beta? This is awesome!
I’m putting together a beta website, so hopefully people can download it soon!
Shamrock I’ve made the website, and it’s now ready for people to sign up for the beta. It’s v early access and not fully featured but you’re welcome to check it out! Join up on the site and then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info :) virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
So, you mean I can't use the metahuman animator's facial data to drive iclone character and render it in blender?
Correct, that would be against their terms of service.
@@virtualfilmer damn......
@@MOMO-ji5eg it’s free to use unreal engine tho! And it’s an amazing renderer. Even has path tracing now
@@virtualfilmer UE5 is more harder to get the quality as I can get with cycles
Hi how I can download your plugin
It’s not available right now (the beta program has ended) but hopefully will be soon!
Big update everyone. The Beta Program is now open. :) Create an account on my site for free, then it will give you access to a private forum with the download / install info for the first beta version of the plugin virtualfilmer.com/face-animation-importer-plugin/
Awesome! FYI though, I get “Oh, bother! No forums were found here.” when attempting to access the forums after logging in.
@@plainpixels Darnit. Ok, thanks!
Ok I fixed it. Looks like an anti-spam feature kicked in and stopped quite a few people! I’m really sorry about that. The issue is fixed now and I’ve emailed the list of people that the backend says were stopped, so hopefully all of those (including you I am hoping!) will now see the private forums. Apologies again! :)
where can we get the script sir?
virtualfilmer.com
$50 is too much money for a plugin.. I don't want it
Then use the free version. It’s ftee.