"Autodesk is pushing the boundaries of the best animation software with FaceAnimator, a new AI-driven tool that generates facial and lip-sync animation from audio files, announced at Autodesk University 2025. Alongside updates to MotionMaker, these tools aim to cut production time while giving animators complete control over performance and style. FaceAnimator stands out because it can learn from any production rig, adapting to the unique look and feel of a project."
"MotionMaker combines keyframing, motion capture, and machine learning to quickly produce motion that can be used as a foundation for further refinement. By automating repetitive tasks and generating common movement cycles, studios can speed up workflows significantly. Early adopters such as Griffin Animation Studios have already reported producing a 90-second short in a third of the usual time."
FaceAnimator generates facial and lip-sync animation from audio and can be trained on existing production rigs to match a project's unique look and style. MotionMaker blends keyframing, motion capture, and machine learning to produce foundational motion, automate repetitive tasks, and generate common movement cycles for faster iteration. Studios can refine AI-generated results to preserve artistic control while shortening production timelines. Early adopters report substantial time savings, and demos show AI-learned animations can be assigned, adjusted along paths, and made to navigate scenes and obstacles using real-world footage and data.
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