FaceRig / Animaze by FaceRig

FaceRig, developed by Holotech Studios, has historically defined the consumer-grade facial motion capture market. By 2026, the software has fully transitioned into its successor, 'Animaze by FaceRig,' which utilizes a more robust technical architecture based on neural-network-enhanced tracking and the proprietary Holotech Engine. The software functions by mapping real-time webcam input or high-fidelity depth-sensor data onto 2D and 3D avatars. Its 2026 market position is anchored in the 'Prosumer' segment, bridging the gap between mobile AR filters and studio-grade inertial suits. The engine supports Live2D, VRM, and FBX formats, allowing for deep customization. Technically, it leverages advanced blend-shape mapping and audio-based lip-syncing to ensure low-latency expression transfer (sub-30ms). While the original FaceRig is legacy software, the Animaze ecosystem provides the API and Virtual Camera infrastructure used by millions of streamers and remote professionals to maintain digital identities. The 2026 iteration includes enhanced background removal, hand tracking via MediaPipe integration, and direct-to-cloud rendering for mobile-tethered setups.