Generate Avatar from single image into Vizard using ReadyPlayerMe

Video example in Vizard

Here are the steps to utilize the “Ready Player Me” avatar heads in Vizard, where you can generate an avatar head from a single selfie (using webcam or upload an image) and download as a .glb file

  1. Go here to make your avatar from a single selfie https://readyplayer.me/

  2. Download .glb file and open in Inspector (open Vizard and choose Tools- Inspector)

  3. In Inspector, use the translate tools to move the avatar head to the ground plane. Make sure eyes are at:
    0 in the “X” axis , just so eyes are level with 0 in the “Y” axis and just back so that the eyes aren’t being seen in front of your own in the “Z” axis.
    You may also need to rotate the head 180 degrees.

 

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FBX Avatar to Vizard

In earlier versions of Vizard, Cal3D exports out of 3ds Max were the only option for a character workflow. As of version 6, Vizard includes the ability to use any FBX avatar. These can come from a variety of sources. In this case, we'll be using a .FBX avatar exported from a program called “Character Creator”.

Importing and Preview Lighting
First, import your avatar into Inspector. This can be done by using Open With... and selecting Vizard 6 Inspector from the list, or by running Vizard 6 Inspector and dragging the avatar's FBX file into the scene.


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Avatar Collisions

This article descibes how to detect collisions on individual body parts of an avatar. Included is some sample code and a short video of this in action.
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MotionBuilder Live Characters (Vizard)

Autodesk MotionBuilder is a powerful character animation and motion editing tool. Live Characters is a connector product to Vizard that allows real-time stream of live actors into Vizard environments. This video tutorial will teach you how to retarget motion data from an animated actor to a character and then stream that data to Vizard.

Key-points covered in this video are:

  • Enabling WorldViz Live Characters within MotionBuilder
  • Optimizing character based on actor data
  • Configuring live stream device into Vizard
  • Sample Vizard script demonstrating how to add Live Characters

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