Muscle Simulation
Muscles that bulge, stretch and jiggle under the skin as a character moves, adding realism to close-up and athletic shots.
- Price
- From $39.00 per render
- Free trial
- One look-development frame of your product, no card, no commitment.
What to send us
The character model, rig and animation, anatomy references and the shots where skin deformation is visible.
What you get back
Muscle and skin simulation setups that add bulging, stretching and secondary movement, cached for each shot.
What to check before you sign off
Compare with the base animation. Muscle simulation should add realism without making the character look unstable or overly soft.
Part of Character Dynamics. How the work runs and what it costs across the family are set out in the 3D visualization & rendering guide.
Rates and common questions for this work are on the 3D Visualization & Rendering page.
How we approach this work
Articles from the journal, written by the people who do this work. More on this subject →
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3D Design & DevelopmentReal-Time 3D on the Web: The Decisions That Matter
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