Siren (2003) Mocap and Facial Video Capture

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Siren (2003) faces were animated by playing back video, recorded from 8 different camera angles, on the head mesh. Essentially an early version of LA Noire's 4D capture. Lots of subtle emotion came across compared to 3D animation of the time and it fit the creepy horror aesthetic.

Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S25MaUpYzj4



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