Facial rigging

Facial rigging is a process in computer animation that creates a digital "skeleton" for a character’s face, enabling realistic movement and expressions. It involves setting up a system of controls and joints that mimic muscles and skin, allowing animators to manipulate features like eyes, mouth, and eyebrows smoothly. This setup makes it easier to produce natural, expressive facial animations, whether for movies, games, or virtual avatars. Essentially, facial rigging provides the functional framework that transforms a static face into a dynamic, expressive one through controlled movements.