Character Animation Micro-Project Facial Expressions

One of the key areas I looked at was facial expressions.  Facial expressions is a key area in character animation and one I wanted to enhance my knowledge and skill in.

This is a very useful chart or infographic I found highlighting the various facial expressions we make. I am sure I will be referring to in the future.

I used the site Reference Reference, which is great for, you guessed it references for animation. The video I choose was of a man terrified.

Expressions test animation 1

In the second facial test animation I wanted to show the character nervously eye darting before looking towards the camera, as to say he knows his being watched.


Expressions test animation 2

I decided to composite the two facial tests together to make this one animation. I think it works well overall and makes for a good short animation.


Compilation