Digital Domain Announces Masquerade 2.0

Digital Domain revealed Masquerade 2.0, the next version of the team's in-house facial capture system for film-quality characters to next-gen games, episodics and commercials. The tech was used for the creation of Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and it can now be applied to smaller projects.

Masquerade 2.0 allows users to deliver a photorealistic 3D character and dozens of hours of performance in a few months. The tech uses machine learning to accurately capture expressive details down to the wrinkles on an actor’s face.

Masquerade 2.0, developed over two years, allows setting up more accurate lip shapes and subtle movements around the eyes. This technology can also be used for game projects.

"Digital Domain innovations are responsible for some of the most memorable visuals of the past 27 years," said Daniel Seah, executive director and chief executive officer of Digital Domain. "With Masquerade 2.0, digital humans will not only grow more accessible to our clients, but more realistic and appealing to audiences, raising the prestige and credibility of our industry around the world."

Masquerade 2.0 is fully scalable and available now for all Digital Domain clients. The team also offers consultation, motion capture, animation, and design.

You can learn more here.