The Concepts of 360 Head

The 360 heads are head consists of different layers of facial features like G3 heads. However, the differences being that 360 heads have the ability to rotate in all directions without constantly changing sprite elements, and the layers of sprites that can be added is unlimited.
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ClosedRotation in Full Angles

The 360 head rotation in full angles uses three techniques: Transformation, Deformation, Sprite Element Changing, Face Mask and Layer Order.

  • Transformation: Move the facial features to imply the direction of the face. Same as the G3 face.
  • Deformation: Use the deformation method to simulate 3D perspectives for the facial features (nose, for example).
  • Sprite Switch: If the changes of sprite elements by Transformation and Deformation are not satisfying, then you can use the Sprite Switch method to replace the entire sprite image for certain angle.
  • Face Mask: Use the face as the mask to crop out the facial features (eyes, brows, and mouth, for example) that move outside of the face.
  • Layer Order: Re-arrange the layer order of the facial features (ears and face, for example) to increase the 3D sensation.
ClosedUnlimited Layers

Another benefit of 360 heads is that they can be appended with additional and unlimited layers of sprites onto the face as you wish, therefore, you can add scars, tattoos, shadows and so forth, to the face.

ClosedKey Angle Points

The key angle points store the Transformation, Deformation, Face Mask, Layer Sprites, and Layer Order states of all facial feature sprites as described previously of a 360 head.

  • 4 Points Mode: Only four angle points are available for assignment.
  • 9 Points Mode: 9 angle points are provided for most common settings for the facial feature sprites.
  • 25 Points Mode: Up to 25 angle points can be set for immaculate detail.
  • The transition of the facial feature sprites between two adjacent angle points will be automatically generated by the system.