ChatAvatarImportTool-MAYA Add-on

ChatAvatar Import Tool for Autodesk Maya

Generate 3D facial asset using [ChatAvatar - HyperHuman]'s cutting edge 3D generative AI technology, and import the facial assets into Autodesk Maya with the help of ChatAvatar Import Tool for Maya.

Require Autodesk Maya 2022+ running with Python 3 and Arnold renderer.

What is ChatAvatar

ChatAvatar is a new technology developed by Deemos Technology that creates hyper-realistic 3D facial assets with PBR textures through AI-powered conversations or pictures that can generate industry standard CG-friendly assets that can be used in Unity, UE, Cocos, Maya, Blender etc. This game-changing technology offers new horizons for immersive virtual experiences.

How to install and use the plugin

1. Put `ChatAvatarImportTool` folder under your Maya's script directory. On Windows, this could be "C:\Users\[Your user name>]\Documents\maya\[version]\scripts". Or if you know what you are doing, put the folder under `MAYA_SCRIPT_PATH`.

2. In Maya, open the script editor, run the following Python script snippet to import package:

import ChatAvatarImportTool 
ChatAvatarImportTool.import_pack(use_ui=True)

3. Click 'Import' button in the pop-up, then select the .zip file you have downloaded from [ChatAvatar - HyperHuman] in the file dialog.

4. Select the resolution of texture, topology of model and features you want in your mesh. You can choose multiple options of them ranging from rigged body to back head textures.

5. Click Confirm, then the plugin will import all necessary assets into the scene with materials properly set.

Credit

Special thanks to [Zhonghua Bu] for making build-in assets and template shader node graphs for Arnold.