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character_model_ifacialmocap_puppeteer

This program allows the user to control trained student models with their facial movement, which is captured by the iFacialMocap software. You can purchase the software from the App Store for 980 Japanese Yen.

Invoking the Program

Make sure you have (1) created a Python environment and (2) downloaded model files as instruction in the main README file.

Instruction for Linux/OSX Users

  1. Open a shell.
  2. cd to the repository's directory. 
    cd SOMEWHERE/talking-head-anime-4-demo
  3. Run the program. 
    bin/run src/tha4/app/character_model_ifacialmocap_puppeteer.py

Instruction for Windows Users

  1. Open a shell.
  2. cd to the repository's directory. 
    cd SOMEWHERE\talking-head-anime-4-demo
  3. Run the program. 
    bin\run.bat src\tha4\app\character_model_ifacialmocap_puppeteer.py

Usage

  1. Run iFacialMocap on your iOS device. It should show you the device's IP address. Jot it down. Keep the app open.

    IP address in iFacialMocap screen

  2. Invoke the character_model_ifacialmocap_puppeteer application.

  3. You will see a text box with label "Capture Device IP." Write the iOS device's IP address that you jotted down there.

    Write IP address of your iOS device in the 'Capture Device IP' text box.

  4. Click the "START CAPTURE!" button to the right.

    Click the 'START CAPTURE!' button.

    If the programs are connected properly, you should see the numbers in the bottom part of the window change when you move your head.

    The numbers in the bottom part of the window should change when you move your head.

  5. Now, you can load a student model, and the character should follow your facial movement.