6.1.6 Talking Head

This example demonstrates how path and groups can be used for creating animated freeform objects like talking heads. The idea is very simple: a group refers to desired points of the head and follows a path.

1. Because a good 3D head would take some minutes to create, let's use just one B-Spline curve representing the profile of a face. That can be done in seconds. Make the curve the current level.

2. Select desired points by dragging and holding down the key, or use the Extras/Vectors/Lasso function.

3. Create a group object by selecting the menu Create/Structure/Group.

4. Select the menu Animate/Create/Path and define a motion for the mouth.

Play the animation and your head talks.