Weta FACS - notes and observations
Notes and observations on the Weta FACS action unit list.
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Weta FACS - (mostly) complete list
Here's a complete list of action units I've managed to derive from digging through Weta breakdown videos.
Gemini Man - Junior breakdown
Weta sharing their secrets behind the amazing work on "Junior" aka CG young Will Smith on Gemini Man.
Weta horse FEM simulation
Really nice, detailed look at the Weta horse bone/muscle/fascia/fat/skin simulation. Something I'm only just noticing now is how detailed the bone movement is, right down to the tiny carpal bones, and the tendons sliding perfectly over them! Fantastic work, and fantastic reference for the rest of us!
Apes 3 FACS and Tissue
Some pretty interesting screengrabs from the Apes 3 VFX breakdown. Note the clean separation between muscles, and the colour grouping of the fur sim. WETA FACS rig in action, interesting pose library tool on the left. Oh hello there. Weta Featurette "Making History" for WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES from The HMC Network on Vimeo . Nice article on Bad Ape and Alita face rigs: https://beforesandafters.com/2019/03/20/she-eats-a-lot-during-this-film-you-know-giving-cg-characters-some-bite/