Facial expression capture

Facial expression capture is when we use special technology to record a person's face and all the different movements it can make. This helps us create really realistic computer characters that can show emotions just like real people.

When you watch a movie or play a video game, you might see characters with lots of different facial expressions. These expressions help make the characters feel more real and help us understand what they are feeling.

To capture these expressions, special cameras are set up that record the person's face from different angles. The cameras track all the different movements that the person's face makes, including wrinkles, smirks, and smiles.

Once all of the facial expressions of a person have been recorded, the information is used to create a digital model that can be programmed to show different emotions. This digital model can then be used to create lifelike characters that can express emotions just like we do.

So, next time you see a movie or play a video game with amazing characters, you can thank facial expression capture for making them feel like real people.