Creating 2D Actor

CrazyTalk allows you to create a 2D talking actor from an image. When applying virtual eyes and teeth, the motions and the lip shapes become more realistic. By changing the background, you are able to put the actor into a desired environment.

Creating 2D Actor

1. Click the Create New Actor button on the toolbar.
2. The Create New Actor panel will display on the screen.
   
3. Click the 2D button to start the procedure of creating 2D actor.
4. Load a desired image.
   

   Recommended image (frontal and flat)	Not recommended image (angled with prominent perspective)

   Note:

   • The supported image formats are: jpg, jpe, jpeg, png, bmp, tga and gif.
   • The best image is when the character is facing front and does not have a tilted head.
5. The Creating Actor Wizard auto-starts and directs you to finish details for building a custom talking actor.

   1. Image Processing
   2. Auto Fit Anchor Points
   3. Face Fitting
   4. Specifying Face Orientation and Style
6. Add virtual eyes and teeth for the actor.

   • VividEye Technology for 2D Actors
   • Mouth Settings
7. Determine the foreground and background areas.

   • Editing the Background Mask
   • Configuring the Background Settings