Clean, animation-ready wireframes that deform naturally during rigging.
: Includes pre-built shapes for facial expressions.
: Full access to all features is available for a limited 15-day period for new users. Trial Resets : Notably, in the 2024.2 release, KeenTools reset all FaceBuilder trials
If you need a completely free and open-source solution, there are alternatives. However, they typically lack the polished, automated workflow of FaceBuilder: Keentool FaceBuilder 2024.2.1 for Blender Free ...
Here is how to install the free trial version of KeenTools FaceBuilder 2024.2.1. This is the safest and most reliable method to access the add-on legally.
Released in late 2024, this version includes several technical refinements to the core face-building and tracking pipeline:
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Drag these pins to align the default 3D mesh with the underlying photo. 3. Multi-Angle Alignment
Generates 51 ARKit-compatible FACS blendshapes for facial animation. Blender 4.2+ Support: Updated compatibility to work with modern Blender versions. Licensing and Availability Is it Free? FaceBuilder is a paid commercial add-on . However, it offers a 15-day free trial for new users.
FaceTracker requires a . That means to create a 3D head within FaceTracker (using snapshots from video), you need an active FaceBuilder license. However, FaceTracker can track existing face meshes without a FaceBuilder license—it only needs the license for head generation. Trial Resets : Notably, in the 2024
What does the free trial include? It offers to all professional features of the plugin for 15 days. There are no watermarks or functional limitations during this period, making it a fully functional free version for a limited time. Each add-on in the KeenTools Pack (FaceBuilder, FaceTracker, GeoTracker) has its own separate 15-day trial, which is activated the first time you use it.
Resolved minor UI flickering issues and optimized multi-camera background calculations. Step-by-Step Workflow Guide
Click and place pins on key landmarks: the corners of the eyes, the tip of the nose, and the edges of the lips. Released in late 2024, this version includes several