Eyelid Crease Variation
The depth and amount of lid skin in people with upper lid creases is highly variable! This is one of the many reasons eyeliner users can’t approach lining the same way. Got secrets hidden in there.
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Bias In Emotion Tracking
We seem to subscribe to the popular oversimplification that machines are less biased than humans; however, if you are familiar with the ways in which machines are trained to read and focus on different aspects of data, you will know: It’s just not that simple.
Leveraging Facial Muscle Variation
Anatomical variation is a surprisingly ignored consideration for face tracking/facial mocap in tech and entertainment. Simplified anatomy diagrams are often accepted as universally applicable to all faces and few further questions are asked.
The reality is: FACIAL MUSCLES ARE HIGHLY VARIABLE.
Frontalis Variation: Why Wrinkle Patterns Differ
The frontalis (forehead muscle that elevates your eyebrows) does not always follow the imagery presented in anatomy diagrams.
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 )
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.