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Pa3.14
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October 16, 2018
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Can you setup Characterizer from a video?

  • October 16, 2018
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Hello,

I love the new Characterizer feature.

My question or request is: can you setup a character from a video?

For exemple, I would like to transform a video performance of someone I interviewed into a character puppet.

Or I want to create a Michael Jackson puppet from various pictures of Michael Jackson where he is smiling, frowning, talking etc,etc...

Does that make sense?

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PedroMaccarone
PedroMaccarone
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October 16, 2018

Just tried and I think you can't =(

The only 2 options I can see are to upload just a single PNG or JPG file (not even an Animated GIF which was my original idea) or to use the camera and do it live.

The thing is, Characterizer was made to animate (and give life) to a still and not something that already has it's own animation.

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Pa3.14Author
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October 16, 2018

Yep.

I think it should a faily simple feature.

Instead of feeding Characterizer the webcam for the manual mode, it could be giving  the option to feed Characterizer with pictures

    PedroMaccarone
    PedroMaccarone
    Participating Frequently
    October 16, 2018

    Yes.

    That was exactly what PedroMaccarone​ suggested.

    He even found the Tips video for that: Character Animator Tips & Tricks (October 2016) - YouTube

    But, it looks like I have trouble making myself clear.

    I am talking about building the puppet phase.

    But in the actual state, Characterizer offers 3 way of doing it:

    1. Automatic Webcam where you sit in front of the camera and follow the instructions
    2. Manual Webcam where you sit in front of the camera and follow the instructions (but instructions are more detailed and numerous)
    3. Image where you submit one single image

    I am suggesting that Characterizer should offer a fourth option which is:

    • Manual multiple images where you can enter several images or photos following the same instructions than with Manual Webcam but instead of having to be yourself, it can be for example
      • Pictures of a puppet you already created (so that you can apply the styles offered by Characterizer)
      • Photos / Screenshots of a celebrity you want to puppetize

    It would be a nice feature. Perhaps you can post your idea here:

    Character Animator: Hot (98 ideas) – Adobe video & audio apps

    That is the section where they consider community ideas for future updates of the App.

    PedroMaccarone
    PedroMaccarone
    Participating Frequently
    October 16, 2018

    Here's your answer: Character Animator Tips & Tricks (October 2016) - YouTube

    (I think)

    Cheers.

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    Pa3.14Author
    Known Participant
    October 16, 2018

    Thanks for the tip.

    But I was referring to the new feature that rolled out today with Adobe Charater Animator 2.0

    It's named "Characterizer"... It allows you to create a puppet directly taking features from your face in front of the webcam...

    In case you are not familiar with it: Characterizer (Adobe Character Animator Tutorial) - YouTube

    My question is can you feed Characterizer with a video instead of having to sit in front of the webcam yourself

    There is a manual mode but I don't understand how it works...

    Is that it?

    PedroMaccarone
    PedroMaccarone
    Participating Frequently
    October 16, 2018

    Yes, I'm aware of the update and the new Characterizer function. On the video I shared Dave explains how to work an animation with a pre-recorded video. I thought it was just the same case with Characterizer.

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