KeenTools 2024.2.1 (Sep 10, 2024)

In this update, you’ll find the second open beta of our newest FaceTracker for Blender.

Following your feedback we’ve fixed several non-critical bugs in our new face tracking add-on to make your experience even smoother. We couldn’t be more thankful for all your bug reporting and involvement! On top of that, we’ve improved pins and wireframe visibility on Retina displays, so now they should be better to work with.

As always, feel free to share your thoughts on the new release in this feedback form or by dropping a message to [email protected].

FaceTracker for Blender (Open Beta)

We’re thrilled to announce the public beta of FaceTracker for Blender — our signature face tracking solution has hit the open water and is now available to everyone as a Blender add-on, soon-to-be extension! Get easy access to professional face tracking with custom head meshes generated by the built-in FaceBuilder module right inside of your favourite 3D creation suite. Track faces and seamlessly enhance them with 3D visual effects and simulations — all within Blender!

Key features

• Fast and accurate tracking: Capture facial performance with only reference video and a matching face geometry
• FaceBuilder on board: Create face geometry using snapshots of video frames with the built-in FaceBuilder module
• Intuitive workflow: Match face geometry with the background clip and see tracking results almost real-time
• 3D texture mapping for beauty work: (De)ageing, digital makeup, adding or removing tattoos, scars, etc.
• FACS blendshapes: Export facial animation as FACS blendshapes
• Focal length estimation: Get precise tracking even when camera parameters are unknown
• Zoom shot tracking: Track focal length change automatically
• Ready for pipelines: Export your face track outside Blender in any animation supporting format

And more!

FaceBuilder trial reset

FaceTracker supports only face geometry that has FaceBuilder topology. That means, to create a 3D head with the built-in FaceBuilder module inside of FaceTracker, you would need an active FaceBuilder licence.

To let everyone access all FaceTracker features, including the integrated face building pipeline, in 2024.2 release we reset all FaceBuilder trials while FaceTracker is in public beta. Let nothing stand in your way!

Tutorials

To help you get started, we’ve prepared a thorough written guide on the basics of face tracking. As it has become a good tradition, this release is accompanied by a detailed video tutorial. Finally, for a problem-free installation, you can also use a new short video on KeenTools Blender Pack installation for Blender 4.2.

More tutorials on their way!