To make a 3D avatar of an image, you need to bond a wire frame to its contours, which isn't nearly as complicated as it sounds. As their names imply, the Model section is where you model your 3D face from a 2D image file, whereas the Script section is where you add the dialogue and accompanying facial expressions, or 'emotives'. To differentiate itself from the standard edition, CrazyTalk5 Pro adds a swathe of advanced tools and features, including real-time puppet control, special overlay effects, individual sliders for facial muscles, adjustable strengths for different expressions, an editing timeline for precise puppet movements, and the ability to output your animations to Flash video or in 'full' HD.Īs with previous versions of the software, CrazyTalk5 Pro's interface is divided into two specific sections – Model and Script. As such, it's one of the few products on the market that allows you to animate photo-realistic faces in just a few easy steps.įrom 'Machinima' enthusiasts who require lip-syncing for their computer-generated movies, to cat lovers who want their furry friends to talk, the program offers something for practically everybody.

While most 3D animation tools require a substantial amount of know-how to operate, CrazyTalk makes the entire process as simplistic as possible a feat achieved by its user-friendly editing interface and ability to auto-render images. If you've never heard of CrazyTalk before, it basically lets you create a talking three-dimensional avatar from any photo or image (BMP and JPEG files are both supported).

CrazyTalk5 Pro is the latest and arguably greatest version of Reallusion's quirky 'face puppet' animation studio.

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