Adding Face Keys - Layer Editing (Updated for v7.9)

After you have created facial expressions for your character you can fine-tune the expression by using the Face Key technique. These keys will be overlaid and blended with any already existing facial expressions.

  1. You may first record expressions by using the puppeteering technique.
  2. After you have created the clips, open the timeline panel. The clips will be recorded in the Expression track.
  3. Open the Facial Layer tracks (Muscle, Eyeball and Head) and move to the frame you want to enhance the expression in.
  4. Open up the Face Key panel to create the Facial Layer keys.
  5. Click and select the muscles you want to use to create an expression with. Move your mouse in the interaction area and the facial expression will change instantly.
  6. Fine-tuning the expression using this method will create a new key in the Facial Layer tracks.
  7. Here is a typical result of fine-tuning a facial feature.

    Before

    After

Create any facial expressions from the Puppeteering technique. Then fine-tune them in the Face Key panel if necessary.