Live2D Euclid animates 2D illustrations in rich 3D environments

[Space_Chief]

This new tech looks really good.

Live2D's animation technology lets users interact with 2D illustrations in 3D space. Live2D are now developing Live2D Euclid, a next generation system that can animate 2D illustrations 360-degrees, in rich 3D environments.

Live 2D models can be animated and moved freely, while retaining the defining characteristics of the original illustrations, which are difficult to reproduce with regular 3D models. Due to this unique feature, Live2D has been used in over 100 commercial products since its release in 2009. Now, with the ability to render models in 3D environments, Live2D can be utilized in a wider range of visually demanding games.

Full article and video here.

This will be released in Unity but will later be integrated with the Unreal engine.

 

[shadowfox]

I've tried out a couple of apps on my phone that uses this engine ... I came away thoroughly impressed.

 

[Space_Chief]

Shizuku Talk uses it too, it's free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shizuku-talk/id480577150?mt=8