Blender Facial Animation Secrets: Eyes and Lip Sync Tips

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Welcome to this tutorial on Blender Facial Animation Secrets! In this video, I'll be sharing ideas on how to bring life and expression to your 3D characters' eyes and achieve seamless lip sync in Blender.
Facial animation is a crucial aspect of creating realistic and engaging CGI characters. By mastering the art of eye movement and lip syncing, you can take your animations to the next level and captivate your audience.
This tutorial is suitable for both beginners and experienced Blender users.
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Chapters:
0:00 Facial Intro
1:41 Eye Blocking
17:00 Eye Detail
27:58 Eye Blink
35:00 Adding Audio to Scene
36:43 Jaw Pass
44:30 Copy/Past Curves to Mouth Corners
47:30 Adding Mouth Shapes
51:44 Final
#blender #blenderanimation #tutorial #facialanimation #lipsync

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  • @sdsld3306
    @sdsld330610 ай бұрын

    Alex, I teach an animation class for HS students and I have your channel as a resource for students. I have to say your explanation of concepts is perfectly on point, I really like how you go through the workflow and explain why you are making the choices you are doing (we also use the sprite fright rigs for our practice, so this is perfect for them) . Please know that you are making a difference in inspiring young students, we hope you continue to make videos as these are some of the best youtube blender explainer videos IMO. Thanks again!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for letting me know! Really happy my videos are helping you and your students. Yes I'll be making more videos soon. Wish you guys all the best. Thanks again for your note!

  • @SkyTowardsMe
    @SkyTowardsMe11 ай бұрын

    *He deserves more recognition a true life saver!*

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! Happy the tutorials are helpful, thanks for the note!

  • @SkyTowardsMe

    @SkyTowardsMe

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@alexonstoryWhere can I connect you I've few queries and concerns to ask?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    @@SkyTowardsMe I am a little thin for time at the moment. One way is to book a chat. calendly.com/alex-on-story You can also add me on FB. facebook.com/alex.nagy.1650/ Hope that helps :)

  • @SkyTowardsMe

    @SkyTowardsMe

    11 ай бұрын

    @@alexonstory Can I make a intro for you instead of giving the money I'm having a financial loss and my budget is really tight. I'm good at making professional intros.

  • @okaselggs8206
    @okaselggs82065 ай бұрын

    I really like how you talk through everything as you're doing it. Really helpful.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    5 ай бұрын

    Good, I'm happy to hear that! Thanks for your note!!

  • @markokovacevic3225
    @markokovacevic322511 ай бұрын

    It's one of those days again! 🥳 Can't wait to dive into this topic! Thanks Alex!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    haha:) thanks Marco!

  • @MajhalaAnimationStudios
    @MajhalaAnimationStudios11 ай бұрын

    Watched to the end. Thanks for the tips "sculpting shapes for specific letters"

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Awesome, glad you got something from it :)

  • @dk-zw6ho
    @dk-zw6ho11 ай бұрын

    dear alex on story, my story starts a while ago, when i accidentally found your channel to begin my journey through animation, and i'm greatfull for your time and explanation, it helped me a lot and now i'm working in animation studio. Thank you! Amazing job.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow wow wow! Good for you! Really happy to hear that congratulations! Happy my videos helped you out, but it was you putting in the work:) Thanks for your note!

  • @lilkha9483
    @lilkha948311 ай бұрын

    You are the king of the kings !!!!!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    😊 much appreciation!

  • @derpzera
    @derpzera11 ай бұрын

    Goat 🐐

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    thanks~

  • @Cts_ville
    @Cts_ville11 ай бұрын

    Lip syncing is my nightmare,thanks bro. Thanks for the Gems💪🔥this will super helpful.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Happy the video is helpful! Yeah lip sync has been a struggle for me for a long time also. Thanks for the note :)

  • @dieulvzeng
    @dieulvzeng11 ай бұрын

    Sir, I have no words to express my gratitude This is great and helpful content God bless you!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your note:) Really happy my videos are helping you and others!

  • @dugsmith8790
    @dugsmith879011 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your tutorials. You are passing on knowledge that is very hard to come by.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Happy to share:) Thank you for you note!

  • @Anooppie
    @Anooppie4 ай бұрын

    Can you make more of facial expression animation tuts?!?!? I knoe this is enough but i really want a tutorial like a follow through. Thanks😊

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    4 ай бұрын

    For sure! Will make some more facial animation tutorials. Thanks for the questions!

  • @AAnimZ
    @AAnimZ6 ай бұрын

    Yo this is awesome again. I know that i already said on no your other video but i can't belive that this quality is free :)

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks again! Really happy your digging the videos:)

  • @HamzaARTi
    @HamzaARTi11 ай бұрын

    i appreciate these videos especialy coming from an animation expert thank u so much

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    That's great your getting value from my videos! Thanks for your note!!

  • @jckb9420
    @jckb942011 ай бұрын

    Super helpful again! Thank U so much!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear that! Thanks for the note :)

  • @sakurafire1233
    @sakurafire123311 ай бұрын

    Amazing! Thanks 🎉

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    :) thanks!

  • @kaandoesstuff3402
    @kaandoesstuff34029 ай бұрын

    its mindblowing to me how you provided these videos for free

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    9 ай бұрын

    Happy to :) Hope you liked them!

  • @tessslaglory
    @tessslaglory11 ай бұрын

    OMG! You are amazing!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @blackswan6386
    @blackswan63867 ай бұрын

    best teacher ! so amazing you showing your skillz ! epic, thanks

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    7 ай бұрын

    Happy to:) That's very nice, thank you!

  • @kazahashibarwa4606
    @kazahashibarwa460611 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much. 🙏 You are a blessing.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your note:)

  • @AnnieandtheDeer
    @AnnieandtheDeer2 ай бұрын

    One day will come when you will have millions of followers.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    2 ай бұрын

    :D Thank you! I appreciate that!!

  • @TechCDHindi
    @TechCDHindi11 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    My pleasure :)

  • @132medianetwork
    @132medianetwork11 ай бұрын

    God bless you bro. This is a gift to us🤗

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Happy to hear that! Thanks for your note!

  • @KAZAIK3D
    @KAZAIK3D9 ай бұрын

    Sir make a tutorial on how to pick anything from the ground or any way. I like ur explanation

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    9 ай бұрын

    Awesome will do. Adding it to my list. Thanks for your note!

  • @ejam2328
    @ejam232811 ай бұрын

    I was waiting for this

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    :D nice! Thanks for the note

  • @3dSensei952
    @3dSensei95211 ай бұрын

    Thanks Alex!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Happy to :)

  • @williamngowani6619
    @williamngowani66196 ай бұрын

    I would love to see the tutorial of how you modled this character😢

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    6 ай бұрын

    Such a great character! I did not make him. He's a character from the Blender Sprite Fright movie. studio.blender.org/characters/sprite/v1/

  • @numako999
    @numako99911 ай бұрын

    Alex always putting the keys where its mouth is.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    :) thanks!

  • @decathlonjuste262
    @decathlonjuste2629 ай бұрын

    Great work Alex Could you do a video on animation with constraint ?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Yes for sure. I'll add it to my list and make a video about it and include a number of examples.

  • @elaphbadr6463
    @elaphbadr646310 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    Happy to share :)

  • @yasirhussain1692
    @yasirhussain16923 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much you are Amazing 🤎

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    3 ай бұрын

    That's very nice of you, thank you!

  • @yedukrishna6603
    @yedukrishna66039 ай бұрын

    🚀🚀🚀

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    9 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @SpoodyCars
    @SpoodyCars7 ай бұрын

    where are you alex? we need your more videos?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your question! I'll be posting again soon :)

  • @akshayfreefireshorts9278
    @akshayfreefireshorts92782 ай бұрын

    hlo sir in latest versions of blender there are rigify and cloud rig are become seprate addons for rigging wich one is good ? Are they working together?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    Ай бұрын

    Hey! Yes I do think they can work together. I'm not sure how integrated they are. But I am going to look into this now, thanks!

  • @masterpo1465
    @masterpo146511 ай бұрын

    Hello... can you please make animation tutorial for beginners ... thank you ...😢

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the note! Yes I'll be working on beginner friendly animation stuff soon.

  • @masterpo1465

    @masterpo1465

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much ... I really hope you make it soon .... 😁

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    @@masterpo1465 I'll try and put something together in the next month or 2. Work has just picked up. But it's the next few tutorials coming out.

  • @dabaao1713
    @dabaao171310 ай бұрын

    I want more and more Topics regarding Animation (Complete Guide With Shortcut/Trick) From You

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know. Yes will be making more videos.

  • @Imran400e
    @Imran400e10 ай бұрын

    How to make auto lip sync with Rhubarb add on... make a tutorial on that too..???

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    That's cool! I'll have to look into that. Thanks for asking about it.

  • @vi4dofficial
    @vi4dofficial9 ай бұрын

    Can you give how much time/day took for facial animation. With facial mocap can we make it in 1 day

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    9 ай бұрын

    I find facial animation can be done pretty quick. When your new it'll take longer but that's normal. In this facial tutorial I spent about 15 minutes on the eyes. About 30 minutes on the mouth. The mouth for sure could have used another pass which might have taken another hour to clean/add mouth shapes.

  • @random.1723
    @random.17239 ай бұрын

    can you make tutorial 0 to 100 level animation like how stand up from chair to body movements please!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    9 ай бұрын

    Great suggestion, thanks! Yes that is a great animation exercise. Adding it to my list.

  • @random.1723

    @random.1723

    9 ай бұрын

    @@alexonstory let's go then 😁

  • @slicktoonstudios1399
    @slicktoonstudios1399Ай бұрын

    Is there onion skin in 3D? Where you can see previous and next pose when posing

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    Ай бұрын

    There is yes, github.com/tingjoybits/Mesh_Onion_Skins Hope that helps!

  • @slicktoonstudios1399

    @slicktoonstudios1399

    27 күн бұрын

    @@alexonstory appreciate.

  • @user-nc9sp7sw8l
    @user-nc9sp7sw8l2 ай бұрын

    why don't you attach the the resource model file to got follow you and practice!

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    2 ай бұрын

    Updated now in the description. Thanks! studio.blender.org/characters/sprite/v1/

  • @Imran400e
    @Imran400e10 ай бұрын

    in character animation..viewport and rendered video isnt same speed....when i review the animation on viewport the speed is going perfect..but when it gets rendered..all the things gets faster automatically....any idea?...why is this happenning

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    Great question! Most likely what is happening is your getting a slower frame rate in your scene. 2 things to check to make sure your getting consistent results. First, make sure your scene is set to 24 frps. In your Output properties under Format you should see your Frame Rate say 24fps. Output properties looks like the printer icon on the right side. Next, turn Text Info on in the Viewport Overlays options. You find that in the top right corner of your big viewport window. It's the two circle icons with the one circle that is solid and the other that is outlined. When playing your animation you will see the fps of your scene displayed on the left upper corner of your viewport window. You want that number to be as close to 24 fps. If your playback is slow try animating in solid mode and not textured mode. Hope that helps!

  • @Imran400e

    @Imran400e

    10 ай бұрын

    @@alexonstory ohh tnk u so much .. ur advise of play scene on solid mode not texture worked for me...god bless 👍👍

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    That's great! Happy to help:)

  • @hotsauce7124
    @hotsauce71248 ай бұрын

    Hello, did you use an auto rig for this character’s face?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey! No, this rig was made at the Blender Studio. I am not sure how they went about rigging the face. studio.blender.org/characters/

  • @juanpablonieto5777
    @juanpablonieto577711 ай бұрын

    great

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @cgdoctor8241
    @cgdoctor82417 ай бұрын

    I was hearing at first everyone in this streats hates me😂 ...i need an ear doctor😅

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    7 ай бұрын

    haha that would make the line more interesting :D

  • @FunTheMental-Studios
    @FunTheMental-Studios11 ай бұрын

    Hello I want to ask something. I'm doing a 90 degree right turn and walk on my character on same rotation of my rig which is after 90 degree turn but I'm not able to work on walk after that because mirroring is still working on x axis not on local axis. I didn't rotate the character from root bone while doing the turn

  • @FunTheMental-Studios

    @FunTheMental-Studios

    11 ай бұрын

    The flip pose not working after the turn so I'm not able to complete my animation 😢

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FunTheMental-Studios Hmm interesting! I'll have to give that a try to see if I also get the same issue as you. If I do I'll explore what might get the mirroring to work. Will share my findings. Thanks for y9our question!

  • @FunTheMental-Studios

    @FunTheMental-Studios

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @FunTheMental-Studios

    @FunTheMental-Studios

    11 ай бұрын

    @@alexonstory should I share the file privately if you want?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FunTheMental-Studios Yeah lets do that and I'll take a look. It'll be about 4 days till I can take a look since I am off right now. You can find my email on the about page on this channel.

  • @ekaterinakurganskaia4134
    @ekaterinakurganskaia41348 ай бұрын

    Is there a dog walk cycle in the future?:)

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes for sure :) I'll do different animals come the new year!

  • @whiskerbiscuit6674
    @whiskerbiscuit66748 ай бұрын

    Have you used blender 4.0? All the layers tabs seem to be missing. You can't view fk arms anymore. Maybe I'm missing something?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    8 ай бұрын

    Playing with it now. I was noticing that, but I think I was also missing something. Checking tonight. Will let you know soon.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    8 ай бұрын

    So you can turn on/off control layers when selecting the rig. Under Data Properties - Bone Collections you will see all the different layers. Turn some things on and see what happens. When you find the right layer you can at least name it so you can find it again quickly. I am sure there should be an addon that can make working with these layers more easy. Hope that helped!

  • @AAnimZ

    @AAnimZ

    7 ай бұрын

    I think that blender studio is still working on a working cloudrig addon for the 4.0 version@@alexonstory

  • @uo2265
    @uo22652 ай бұрын

    Why dont u use Rigify?

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    2 ай бұрын

    The rigs I was using in the tutorial were done with CloudRig. If they were done with Rigify I'd use that.

  • @Kailas-gp6uh
    @Kailas-gp6uh4 ай бұрын

    i think i just found Bob Ross of animation

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    4 ай бұрын

    :) haha thanks for your note!

  • @2021DumpsterFireToons

    @2021DumpsterFireToons

    4 ай бұрын

    So true, this guy is too underrated

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    4 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @gray.wolfe.animator
    @gray.wolfe.animator11 ай бұрын

    You know sir? I'm really scare to animate lip sync 😖😖😖😖

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    11 ай бұрын

    I hear you, it's something that I have struggled with for a good while. Hopefully this tutorial helps

  • @gray.wolfe.animator

    @gray.wolfe.animator

    11 ай бұрын

    @@alexonstory you must be joking Sir 😅All of your tutorials always help me🥰

  • @gray.wolfe.animator

    @gray.wolfe.animator

    11 ай бұрын

    plus every tutorial in your channel have been watched. one thing I don't understand about is about hybrid workflow. May be my English is suck 😅

  • @pesindiafc9363
    @pesindiafc93633 ай бұрын

    Hello Alex, can I use this model for commercial use or short films for KZread? please confirm this. Also, I have create a short animation video If you have 10 sec time then please check it out.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey! I checked out the license and yes you can use it. You must give credit. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Yes for sure I'd love to check it out.

  • @nikolas4749
    @nikolas474910 ай бұрын

    Hi Alex Thanks for your work I have a request could you do a video where a character harvest a field ? this cutting animation with the wheat falling next kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpWGw4-IhbjMY7Q.htmlfeature=shared&t=358

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    Very interesting! That's for your request. I have added it to my list and hopefully can get to it at some point:)

  • @Quan-tz6lm
    @Quan-tz6lm10 ай бұрын

    becoming less human more and more day by day.

  • @alexonstory

    @alexonstory

    10 ай бұрын

    Why's that?

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