1.) Do I need Anzovin Rig Nodes to use The Face Machine?
2.) Is ARN freely distributable?
3.) Does ARN allow me to use the face selection interface that comes with TFM?
either TFM or ARN installed?(If your question is not addressed here, please consult the manual or contact us)
1.) Do I need Anzovin Rig Nodes to use The Face Machine?
No, The Face Machine contains everything you need to rig and animate a face. ARN is only needed if you intend to open a TFM rig with a copy of Maya that does not have TFM installed. SInce, quite often, a character rigged by an artist is later used by many animators during a production, we feel it's important to allow the same powerful rig controls to anyone working with a TFM facial rig.
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2.) Is ARN freely distributable?
Yes. In fact, we encourage you to share it with anyone you like. Everyone should be able to benefit from working with faces rigged with The Face Machine.
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3.) Does ARN allow me to use the face selection interface that comes with TFM?
Yes, Anzovin Rig Nodes lets you use all of a TFM rig's features. That includes the selection map, box controls, and pose save/recall. For more information regarding these features visit The Face Machine Features page or take a look at the TFM manual
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4.) What happens if I try to open a TFM rig in a copy of Maya that does not have either TFM or ARN installed?
Unfortunately, Maya will crash. At the moment, this is due to the way Maya evaluates the absence of a node. We are currently working with Autodesk to fix this issue or find a workaround for our future releases.
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