Frontalis Variation: Why Wrinkle Patterns Differ
The frontalis (forehead muscle that elevates your eyebrows) does not always follow the imagery presented in anatomy diagrams.
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Comparative Anatomy (Sneak Preview)
Currently learning chimpanzee FACS, chimpanzee anatomy, and making custom chimpanzee landmark diagrams. (Chimpanzee landmarks determined by Animal FACS group. Original research work by Lisa A Parr, Bridget M Waller, and Jennifer Fugate. See: Emotional communication in primates: implications for neurobiology )
Inner Brow Raiser: Deep Dive
Inner brow raiser is one of the most difficult facial actions to find clean references for. Many sources fail to find actors who can separate their inner brow raiser from other facial actions such as outer brow raiser (from frontalis, pars lateralis) and brow lowerer (from corrugator).
ARKit & Other Face Tracking Mistakes
Why do face trackers and avatars suffer from false positive brow lowering? Here we explore the root cause and offer a surprisingly simple fix.
Wrinkle Tips For Character Artists, Part II: Static Forms
Looking to elevate your character design with wrinkles? Learn how microrelief, creases, and folds can boost realism.
A Wrinkle In Time, Part I: How to Build Characters With Real Story Lines
Wrinkles are more than just a product of aging; they are maps that guide us through an individual’s emotional history, genetic tendencies, and lifestyle habits.