8 Signs the FACS Manual Is Not For You
The FACS Manual was not made for everyone. If you’re hesitant to spend $350 on a PDF, here are eight signs you might want to save your money.
Facial Action Coding System (FACS)
The Facial Action Coding System (FACS) is an anatomically-based taxonomy of human facial movements.
Chimpanzee vs. Human Facial Expressions, Part I
Chimpanzees and humans have many things in common when it comes to facial expressions and facial structure; however, they also have many significant differences! Below is a series of imagery focusing on an action affected by the prominent brow ridge seen in chimpanzees: cheek raiser – an orbicularis oculi (orbital portion) action. Observe the key differences and similarities.
ARKit to FACS: Blendshape Cheat Sheet
If you or your team are using open-source face tracking kits, figuring out what’s what can be challenging. Navigate the ambiguity with the FACS Translation Sheet!
Frontalis Variation: Why Wrinkle Patterns Differ
The frontalis (forehead muscle that elevates your eyebrows) does not always follow the imagery presented in anatomy diagrams.
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.
The Secret Life of Inner Brow Raiser
While people can generally activate inner brow raiser spontaneously, inner brow raiser stakes claim as one of the most notoriously difficult action units to trigger during posed expressions. Its elusive nature plagues various fields – from academic research to machine learning and character art.Â