

Act One
Overview :
Act-One is an innovative tool launched by Runway Research that generates expressive character performances from simple video input. This tool represents a significant advancement in using generative models for rich, human-like motion and animated content. The breakthrough of Act-One lies in its ability to convert an actor's performance into a 3D model suitable for animation pipelines while retaining emotional depth and detail. Unlike traditional facial animation processes, Act-One's workflow is entirely driven by the actor's performance, requiring no additional equipment. The advent of Act-One opens up new possibilities for creative character design and animation, accurately translating performances to characters of different proportions while maintaining high-fidelity facial animations from various camera angles. Additionally, Act-One is committed to responsible development and deployment, including content review and safety measures.
Target Users :
Act-One is designed for artists, animators, and content creators seeking a simpler and more intuitive way to generate expressive character performances. Whether in animation production, filmmaking, or game design, Act-One helps creators bring their ideas to life as vibrant digital characters without the need for complex equipment or technology.
Use Cases
Use Act-One to generate realistic character performances for animated films
In game development, quickly prototype character animations using Act-One
In education, utilize Act-One to teach students how to translate live performances into digital characters
Features
Use video and voice performances as input to create captivating animations
Capture actor performances with a simple single-camera setup for character animation generation
Maintain authentic facial expressions and accurately translate performances to characters of varying scales
Ensure high-fidelity facial animations from different camera angles
Generate characters with genuine emotions and expressions to enhance audience engagement with the content
Explore the potential for generating multi-turn, expressive dialogue scenes
Create narrative content using consumer-grade cameras and one actor performing different roles
How to Use
1. Visit the official Runway ML website and create an account
2. After logging in, navigate to the Act-One tool interface
3. Upload or record a video of the actor's performance
4. Select or upload the character model you wish to animate
5. Act-One will analyze the video and generate the character performance
6. Adjust the generated animations to ensure the accuracy of expressions and movements
7. Export the final animation content for your projects or further editing
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