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Igniting Performance in Avatar: Fire and Ash - a Case Study in Varang's Facial Performance
SessionShow Your Feelings
DescriptionThis talk explores how Wētā FX’s Anatomically Plausible Facial System enabled Varang’s ferocious, emotionally authentic performance in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Using Neytiri as a case study, we examine the motivations behind a revolutionary shift in facial technology and end-to-end development challenges required for Varang to stand alongside legacy characters.
Contributors
Stuart Adcock
Weta FX
Rebecca Leybourne
Weta FX
Event Type
Talks
TimeWednesday, 22 July 20264:25pm - 5:05pm PDT
LocationRoom 515 A
Session TimeWednesday, 22 July 20263:45pm - 5:15pm PDT
LocationRoom 515 A
Interest Areas
Production & Animation
Keywords
Animation
Computer Vision
Performance
Registration Categories
Full Conference Supporter
Full Conference
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