ShapeKeyGen is a powerful Blender addon that automatically generates facial morphs (shape keys) and expression presets fully compatible with iClone, Character Creator 4, and Reallusion pipelines. Streamline character animation workflow from Blender to real-time platforms.
Overview of ShapeKeyGen
ShapeKeyGen simplifies the process of creating CC4/ iClone-compatible facial blendshapes. It automates the generation of FACS-based expressions, viseme mouth shapes for lip-sync, and corrective shapes, reducing hours of manual work to minutes. Perfect for character artists and animators wanting to use Blender for modeling while targeting the Reallusion ecosystem.
Key Features
🔧 Auto Shape Key Generation – Creates 60+ facial morphs with one click.
ðŸŽÂ FACS & Expression Presets – Based on Facial Action Coding System for realistic expressions.
👄 Viseme & Lip-Sync Ready – Pre-built mouth shapes for phonemes.
🔄 CC4/iClone Pipeline – Exports FBX with perfect shape key naming for direct import.
⚙ Customization Tools – Edit, mirror, and adjust blendshapes within Blender.
📦 Batch Processing – Apply to multiple characters or meshes efficiently.
🛠 Correction Shape Tools – Fix common deformation issues automatically.
Why Choose ShapeKeyGen?
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Save Time: Automate tedious manual blendshape creation.
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Industry Standard: Ensure compatibility with Reallusion’s animation tools.
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Artist-Friendly: Intuitive UI, no scripting required.
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Flexible Workflow: Works with custom or CC4 base characters.
Requirements
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Blender 3.0+Â (Recommended 3.6 or later)
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FBX Export/Import enabled in Blender
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Basic knowledge of shape keys & character rigging
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iClone 8/7 or Character Creator 4 (for final usage)
Blender Addon, Character Creator, iClone, Facial Rigging, Shape Keys, FACS, 3D Animation, Reallusion, Morph Tools, Lip-Sync, Blendshapes, Free Download, Automation, Game Development, Metahuman Pipeline
