Scriptable character fx solution

Abstract

We would like to present a scriptable interactive data manipulation tool, heavily used on Disney's Moana and Ralph Breaks the Internet. Its expression-driven interface makes it a versatile "Swiss Army Knife" for Technical Animation: a single tool with many functions, which could be applied to hair, cloth, and final cleanup tasks. Consequently, this provides a tremendous benefit for both developers and end users. The single code base can be maintained and upgraded efficiently. The artists, familiar with the tool in the context of one task, can take full advantage of the flexible interface and easily apply the tool to another task.