3DHead Creation by Crazy Talk 8: 3D Chracter Animation Pipeline

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3D Head Creation by Crazy Talk 8: 3D Character Animation Pipeline
（CT8 - iClone　Character Creator - iClone 6 - 3DXchange 6 Compatible　)

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Fan to Create Japanese CC Model

3DXchange6 Pipeline
Test Series 9 (30)
2016. 5.20 Hirospot

Reallusion CrazyTalk was famous for creating a Talking Head from a photo image and now
New Version 8 (CT8) Pipeline can create 3D Head then export to iClone 6 and Character Creator (CC).
This 3D Head has new RLHead format, compatible with CC Character, we can enjoy the
very rich Customization of our own 3D Character with favorite Face in CC and iClone 6
Environment for various Animation Use.

Characterizing the FBX Model is not necessary on the 3DXchange but High Resolution (2000 x 2000) with no facial expression flat image is required to get a good result.

At CT8, 3D Head is automatically generated after 14 Feature Points are placed on the Facial image, then precise adjustment is possible by 3 different method: Feature Points, line and morph area.

The 3D Head created on the CT8 has new .RLHead format and compatible with the CC Character which face, body proportion and Cloth textures can be customized in the Character Creator to the full.

At CT8, Hairs, Hats and Cloths being called as 'Acter Elements' are added on the upper body and saved as as [.ctiProject] but not exported with RLHead.

The RLHead is not able to apply to G5/G6 Character body, however, CC Models face and skin can be replaced with the new RLHead with the optional selection of mesh /texture.

The new CT8-CC-iClone 6-3DXchange offers a very sophisticated and flexible pipeline for the Character Animation creation.

Work Flow and applied Tools

	Head Creation		Character Creation & Animation		Data Interface
Works	1. Original Image Enhancement	2. 3DHead Creation 3. 3DHead Expression 4. Export to iClone	5. Model Proportion Cosmetics, Clothing, Adding Basic Hair & Accessories, Calibration 6. Clothing. Hair	7. Adding More Hair, Spring Adjustment, Animation Casting, Environment Setting, Timeline Editing, Final Rendering	8. Data Importing & Exporting, Mesh & Texture Replacement by 2D & 3D Tool
Tools	FaceFilter	CrazyTalk 8 Pipeline	Character Creator 1.4	iClone 6＆3DXchange	3DXchange 6

Referenced Video	URL	Author	Description
CrazyTalk 8 Tutorial - One Image 3D Face Fitting	URL	Reallusion	Step by step Explanation of how to create 3D Head from one image on CT8.
CrazyTalk 8 Tutorial - Exporting CT8 Heads to 3D Tools	URL	Reallusion	How to expand CT8 3D Head character in the Character Generator such as replacing Eyes and Facial morphing. How to use RLHead in iClone 6, FBX and OBJ Exporting to other 3D Tool
Essential for Character Creator (No Voice)	URL	Reallusion	Full customization potential and new character creation possibilities with new clothing, new morphs and more skin presets. Using CC ESSENTIAL COMPLETE BUNDLE in the Video.
Cloth Bases for Character Creator - Professional Outfits	URL	Reallusion	Collection of business clothes, Hair is not included. Explaining

Tool	Version	Manufacture	Main Function
FaceFilter	V3.02 PRO	Reallusion	Create 2D Image
CrazyTalk 8 Pipeline	8.03.1620.1	Reallusion	Create 3D Head from 2D Photo or Image
Character Creator	1.43.1626.1	Reallusion	Customize the Head and Body, Add Cloth, Head and Accessories
iClone 6	6.42.2728.1	Reallusion	Add Voice Script, Edit Timeline for 3D Character Animation
3DXchange	6.4.1327.1	Reallusion	Add Spring Setting, Expression Editor

Components　used	Autor	Shop URL	Comment & Ref Video
Face Model Illustration イラスト顔モデル	GATAG　筠蒋様	フリーイラスト素材集/URL
CC Blue Plaid Suit	Alley	Market Place/ URL
CC Evening Wear	Alley	Market Place/ URL
Mini Skirt Base	Reallusion iClone	Market Place/ URL
CC G6 Hairpack WV04	W.VEEKE	Market Place/URL
Professional Outfits-Cloth Bases for Character Creator	iClone	Content Store/ URL	Cloth Bases for Character Creator - Professional Outfits URL
SkyDome スカイドーム (Cosmopolitan Night Scene 都市夜景H5) VOL.H5	怪獣対若大将P	Boul Roll/ URL

1. Image Enhancement for the Reference Face in CT8

1-1

Prepare a Front Face Image with High resolution.

Reference Model:GATAG｜フリーイラスト素材集：http://free-illustrations.gatag.net/2014/06/06/210000.html

1-2

Enhance the image to fit to the requirement for the Reference Face in CT8.

Remove hair over the Forehead
Fireworks

1-3

Apply cosmetic refinement in a Photo Retouching Tool, if needed.

Ex1: FaceFilter PRO

Ex2: PortraitPro

2. 3D Head Creation by Marking the Feature Points at the Front Image Editing

2-1

Open CT8, Click 「Create New Actor」 icon, select 3D Actor type, and Import the Model Face.

2-2

At Front Image Editing, follow the prompt and mark the Feature Points on the 2D Model Face.

Mark Feature Points: Mark the last point on the top of the head.
Marking

2-３

Select the 3D Face Profile: Select Female/Asian to make a Japanese looking model.

Observe the 3D face result. Use the [Previous] button and adjust the point again until satisfied.
Asian_1

2-4

Select facial parts on the [Contour and Texture Alingment] and adjust the 3D face shape precisely.

Adjust Nose part very charafully.
All

2-5

Use Calibration Eye/Mouse: Push 'Consonant' or 'Eye' to confirm the lip movement and Eye blinking.

Select Facial Part shown upper to re-adjust the Feature points in the previous stage.
Mouth

2-6

Go to [Side Fitting], imagin the side view of the Model and adjust the points if needed.

2-7

Use not only Feature Points but yellow Morph Area for more adjustment.

2-８

At [Texture Blending], adjust Skin Color and Roughness, if needed.

2-9

At Face Morphs, more detailed adjustment of the Face shape is possible with 'Young' slider to look younger. 　

2-10

At Texture Blending, Select Texture Blend/Blend Type1, Skin Color and Skin Roughness/Fine at Blending Options .

2-11

When finished, click [Apply] button then click 「Export RLHead」 icon to save the 3D Head in the local drive.

3. Confirming 3DFace and Facial Expression in CT8

3-1

When clicking 「Apply」　button, 3D Head is shown on the CT8 window.

3-2

Go to Window/Content Manager (F4)/Actor Elements/01_Eye/01_Human, and replace the Eyes.

At Template/Actor Elements/01_Eye/01_Human/Bright Eyes, select Dark Brown
DarkBrownEye

(Note) Original Eyes texture in the Original 2D Image can be used by editing in a Texture Editor.

3-3

Click [Eye Settings] icon, adjust Diffuse Contrast and Saturation. Check the Eyelash and adjust length.

3-4

Confirm the depth of Replaced Eyeball. Re-adjust the point at the Head Fitting/Side Fitting stage, if needed.

3-5

Click the [Teeth Settings] icon and adjust the teeth and Tongue position and texture.

3-5

Click the [Create Script] icon and apply Audio File to let her speak.

3-6

At Window/Content Manager/Actor Elements, Hair, Cloth and Accessory can be added for Presentation purpose.

(Note) These Elements can not be exported with RLHead.

3-7

Go to File/Save as Project to save the Project.

4. Replacing the 3D head in iClone 6： Use CC Natalie

4-1

Open iClone 6 and launch CC_Natarie on the screen, then drag and drop the RLHead file to her.

Use RLHead Import Options to manage Head Morph/Texture selection.
iClone6

4-2

CC_Natarie Face switches with the New RLHead Face with the applied settings.

4-3

Go to Content/Animation/Template/Face/G6 and apply Heidi_Talk.

4-4

Animation

Animation data for G5, G6 use can be applied.

５. Enhancing the RLHead Model Appearance at Character Creator

5-1

Open Character Creator instead of clicking the 「Send Head to Character Creator」 at CT8.

5-2

Launch the 「Base Female」 at Content/ Actor Project/Template/Clothed/Template.

CCBaseFem

5-3

Drag and drop the RLHead made in the CT8 to the Base Female. Push OK at the RLHead Options panel.

5-4

Base Female head and skin texture is switched with the New RLHead Model.

(Note) When using the 「Send Head to Character Creator」 at CT8, neutral nude
body is shown which is not expected as extra work is needed.
NeutralBody

5-5

At Content/Cloth/Shirts/Template, select Shirt_A. Apply the pose shown on the Calibration panel.

5-6

Click the [Send Character to iClone] icon to show her on the iClone 6.

Go to Modify/Facial/Create Script and apply Voice data.
Speak

5-7

Make Breast Bone Setting at 3DXchange.

６．Variation of Cloth Bases and Hairs for CC

6-1

Expanding the Cloth and Hair variation are possble by Separate Purchase. (Ex: PROFESSIONAL OUTFITS ）

6-2

Check the Order History and re-download the G6 Hair (Hottest hairstyles) previously purchased.

6-3

This Cloth（Ex:CC_Alley) is installed in iClone 6/Content/Template/BodyPart/CC Cloth/CC_Alley

6-4

Following Clothes are applied in the Report.（including parts attached in the iClone 6）

	CC_JPG1	CC_JPG2	CC_JPG3	CC_JPG4	CC_JPG５	CC_JPG６	CC_JPG７
Looks
Head	CC_Base_Eye	CC_Base_Eye	CC_Base_Eye	CC_Base_Eye	CC_Base_Eye	CC_Base_Eye	CC_Base_Eye
	CC_Base_Teeth	CC_Base_Teeth	CC_Base_Teeth	CC_Base_Teeth	CC_Base_Teeth	CC_Base_Teeth	CC_Base_Teeth
	Hair	Hair	hair8a改（Prop)	Hair	Hair	Hair	Hair
							Earring
							Necklace
Upper Body	Woman Bow_Tie	Sirt	FS_BluePlaid_ Blazer (CC_Alley)	Bra	Black_Camisole (CC_Alley)	Camisole	Bra
	Bra			3_4 sleeves tops	Underwear Bottoms		Dress
							Business Suit
							Bag01
Lower Body	Pencil skirt	Jeans (CC Cloth)	FS_BluePlaid_ MiniSkirt (CC_Alley)	Boxers	Black_Slit Skirt	Underwear Bottoms	Business Suit
Lower Body				Jeans		Mini Skirt
Foot	High-heels	Boots	High-heels	Canvas shoes	Low-heeled sandals	High-heels	High-heels

6-5

Use 9 Calibration Poses to confirm the fittingness of clothes.

７．Composing Demo Video

(To be Continued)

3D Head Creation by CrazyTalk 8 : 3D Character Animation Pipeline
3DXchange6 Pipeline Testseries 9 (30)
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