More information available: Maskarad is a Windows application that automatically converts the details and nuances of an actor’s video to animation data to animate your characters’ rigs in your 3D software of choice. It locates and tracks head motion as well as facial expressions and precise lip movements. The software not only analyzes video files, it also processes the audio track and precisely detects the phonemes’ timing of the actor’s speech. Maskarad uses an intelligent phonetic engine to break down audio tracks cleanly. It automatically detects phonemes and can handle many languages (including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian and German).
Maskarad animation data works on just any character rig, from blend morph shapes to bones-based rigs as well as complex custom rigs. A simple video file featuring an actor’s performance will allow you to create life-like facial animations. Demo videos and more information at Di-O-Matic.com.
