As far as i know, using the follow path constraint works for a single bone. I haven't found a way to use it on a bone chain. The issue is that when using follow curve, the endpoint of bone 1 is offset, messing with the alignment and orientatie of bone 2. if you use follow path and follow curve ✅ on the second bone, the orientation won't align properly. Maybe there is a way to fix that, but at the time of recording this was the best solution. In my opinion of course 🤷🏻

@@MVARTZ yeah getting the orientation also to work is another thing. Perhaps 8 should try some other method

That is so awesome to hear, hope you enjoy the getting back into 3d. It's so much fun and ultimately freeing to be able to bring your ideas in to life😄

Thnx that means more than you think🙌

I created this 3d model and this particular expressions sheet. And their copyright lies with the creator, me.☝️ I'm no lawyer, but it's a good rule of thumb to assume you can never just use something for commercial use, without any form of agreement of the creator. The model is available on gumroad and blenderkit. I would redirect you to those specific places to find out more about the licensing and the possibilities. I wish you luck with the app 🤙🏻

Then don't, ciao👌

A used two half spheres and stuck them together. Then retopologized the whole model in the end. You can see the full process here: mvartz.gumroad.com/l/MuppetUnedited

The short answer is a rigify. the model was made by me. Then in Blender you can enable the rigify addon, if not already. It comes with Blender by default. Add an armature > Human (Meta Rig) > place bones > generate rig. Generating the rig can be done in armature data panel, that running stick figure icon on one of the tabs on the properties panel. Then unfold the sub heading Rigify > update face rig (if it prompts that) > then generate Rig Hope that helps

Glad you think so! 👍🏻

You're too kind🤗 Thnx for the like and follow😁

Thanks Rae! I appreciate your kind words😁

9 times out of 10, the character consists of 1 mesh. Except for the eyes, teeth, and tongue. (these can be joined in the same object, but not connected as one mesh. Or can be separate objects) All parts of clothing and props are individual objects. Each separate object gets assigned an armature modifier. The armature modifier binds the meshes to the rig. The weights tell the mesh what part moves with which bone. So generally objects don't have to be parented to each other, they will all be bound to the same rig. Of course, exceptions are always there. Hope that clears it up, lemme know🤷🏻

Easiest is to break it up in multiple systems. Like I 've done at the end👌

I will for sure! I use is more and more lately👌 Life is a bit hectic tho so, I'm not promising any release date😜

@@MVARTZ It's all good! Thanks for the time you give to make these videos regardless. 👍

PerfectA I'll add it later 👌

I did that with 3d printing in mind. If it got stuck on the print bed at least I wouldn't mess up the eyes with scratchew etc

@@MVARTZ Oohhhh i get it now

I'll see if I can update this video. And maybe throw that in there. I can't promise much, since im in a bit of a busy time myself. Just started a new job etc. Lot of things happening lately. Of the top of my head. I would use a curve to deform another, belt like curve.

You should absolutely do that, of that's what you want! Good luck🤙🏻

This. Is. Blender. 🤫

I knew it!​@@MVARTZ

You're right! those were b-roll just to illustrate how complex face rigs can be. And I find them appealing. You can search for them.. use google's reverse image search perhaps. I'm sure you can figure something out

Much appreciated! 😁😁

The things you can worry about, I tell you🤭

I'm not familiar enough with unreals grooming system. However, I do know something you should consider. Blender uses hair curves, which means alot of verteces. Usually game engines don't like that. More often that not hair cards will be used. How the hair cards are made is up to artist or dictates by de studio's workflow. I'm planning to create a tutorial on converting a hair system into something game ready. There have been more folks asking about it. Lemme know of you want that too😁

It works like a charm🤙🏻

I think you should be able to 'bake to action' or whatever its called these days. And check all 'visual changes' or whatever that is saying. That will make sure it takes the constraints into account. Fiddle around with it, should be doable

​@@MVARTZTanks, i will try

You mean they don't work as in they're not reading as mouth from other angles? Or is the rig not working for you, say not displaying all mouth shapes?

@@MVARTZ I mean for side view this mouth shape will not work. Have to make side facing mouth shape again for side view.

@@3dtweettv yea that's inherent to this style I suppose

Hit it one more time just to be sure tho😜🤙🏻

I don't understand, sorry🤷🏻

noted📣

I'll see what I can do buddy 😊

@@MVARTZ Many Thanks.

Hey! I just paste a comment here that helped someone else out with a similair question.. Right, I see what's happening here. The mesh I use are separate primitives stuck together. That's the style I was going for. If you have something else try these two solutions, let me know if any of these work for you: 1. Separate geometry node setup from mesh. - create a new plane at the origin of the head/face bone. - open the node tree editor and make new geo nodes setup. Then Grab the face rig geonodes we made and create a new version by pressing the 2 (or other number) next to the name field. This makes it unique. - Replace the geometry input by the character mesh | drag and drop from the outliner. - Then connect that up to the shrinkwrap target instead. - Apply mirror if necessary. Check the start and end point location of the mesh line that spawns the eye shapes. - Parent the plane to the face bone. Not by armature, but ctrl P and select bone from the dropdown 2. Use a meshcage - Duplicate the character model or the face section. (When you do the latter you must tell blender when to use armature and when to use the mesh deform modifier by way of vertex groups) - Grow the meshcage slightly so everything falls inside - Use a mesh deform modifier to bind the character to the mesh cage. - If you don't know how to set up a meshcae check this short video: ru-vid.comiot_Wuj46Yk?feature=share You can also combine these two. Separate the mesh and bind the new plane and face geometry nodes to the mesh by way of a mesh deform modifier. Use a mesh as close to the face as possible. This way you can use similar weight painting as the original face mesh.

I believe I set the viewport display type to wire.

Sorry to hear that

Am not sure what you mean by moving the move side by side. Could you rephrase that so I can help better?

I used a slightly scaled duplicate of the eye instances and used a boolean. mvartz.gumroad.com/l/NewFaceRig?_gl=1*1qfbm7f*_ga*NzYyMDM5NTExLjE3MTcwOTg4NTE.*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*MTcxNzA5ODg1MS4xLjEuMTcxNzA5ODg3OC4wLjAuMA.. Here's a option to get the files

I've been trapped in that old mindset for a while myself. Even now I find myself wanting to do too much. And don't forget that it comes from a good place, we are passionate about what we do. So naturally we want to be involved in every step of the way. But yea, if you really wany to hone a skill, narrowing down to the core practice will be the fastest way

I already printed this one for myself 🤩

Can't be a coincidence, right? 🤷‍♂️

@@MVARTZ it's him isn't it? 😂

@@ezpz4646 haha yea... he was what I was trying to sculpt, buy I'm not 100% happy with the stylized likeness.

@@MVARTZ The fact the likeness is so much like him despite how stylized it is. Is proof you did a dang good job buddy. I think it's great 👍

@@ezpz4646That is awesome! thanks 😁

Wauuuuw Dank je 🤩🤩🤩🤩

There are alot of examples of 3d interpretations of characters that have something like that. There ways to deal with it. Also some art directors will choose to fully translate the character in 3d which means loosing that constant facing to the camera.

You can easily find the end result. Check the links in the description😁

Seema like your weights are off. Also check if and when you use a mirror modifier in the modifiera stack. About the foot not moving, my first thought would be that a there are now weights applied to that part of the mesh