Facial Performance Rig

Facial Rigger · Technical Artist

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A production-focused facial rig presentation showing expression range, controller clarity, deformation, and animator-friendly design.

A production-focused facial rig presentation showing expression range, controller clarity, deformation, and animator-friendly design. The study is presented as a complete production case study, from early form decisions through final presentation.

Responsibilities

Design development
3D production
Materials and look development
Final presentation

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Beauty renders

Final lighting, materials and presentation.

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Facial Performance Rig demonstration

Showreel coming soon/videos/projects/facial-performance-rig/reel.mp4

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Materials & detail

Surface response, wear and micro-detail are balanced to support the design without obscuring its larger forms.

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Controls & deformation

The control system prioritizes clean animator interaction, stable deformation and predictable behavior across extreme poses.

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Technical specifications

Pipeline: Production-ready
Presentation: Cinematic + real-time
Status: Portfolio study

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Credits

Art, design and presentation: Pooya McKee / MCK Studios