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Facial Action Coding System (FACS) & Facial Anatomy

Isolated FACS references as GIFs moving from neutral to pose, photos, and detailed descriptions.

Visuals of brow action combinations with descriptions and multiple angle GIFs.

Upper face action units (brows and orbital muscles) and their common combinations. Described in detail and shown with multiple angles.

Lower face action units and their common combinations. Described in detail and shown with multiple angles.

Authentic emotion references documented from real moments with contextual descriptions.

A select set of FACS expression and video references and some draw-overs. Especially helpful for those studying brow lowering.

Face Tracking & Lipsync Technology

New to the world of facial captures? A series of tips for how to get started + a detailed guide for handling upper face expression captures.

The expanded version of the ARKit to FACS Cheat Sheet. Here we go more in depth of how things work and how you might want to use each shape.

Viseme & speech reference guide with videos shown in 1x speed and slow motion.

Mixed Posts: From FACS to Wrinkles & Eye Blinks

Advanced facial expression tips, research, instructional guides, and commentary.

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