Does anyone know if it is possible to open the .ctface file in an external editor like Photoshop or Draw Plus to modify the sprites?

Thank you

Rick Owens

I believe it is a Reallusion proprietary format and can not be opened in other programs.

Jeff


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Which face are you trying to modify and in what way? Maybe we can help


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Thanks for the offer... I actually ended up exporting three views that I needed, modified in my external editor and then replaced the sprites.

Have already suggested that the external editor option should be available for all elements of CTA so that modifications can be streamlined.

Rick Owens

Yes that would be a great feature.


Ibis Fernandez   |   (available for hire)
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Professional Animator, Filmmaker | Creator of the highest quality (modular) G2 rigs for cartoon animator and developer of Toon Titan and Puppet Producer 
Author of Flash Animation and Cartooning: A Creative Guide
>>> be sure to check out http://toontitan.com for professional grade assets, templates, and custom tools for Cartoon Animator and more.

So, Rick. what are the steps to exporting those elements to an external editor?

I had to enlarge in the character creator window, take a screenshot and then open it in Photoshop to modify. I took the angles that I needed, removed the parts that I didn't need and took as many screenshots as needed to accomplish what I needed. Not streamlined, but it did work. I then replaced the sprites for the angles and it worked. Got the project completed and client approved.

I certainly wish Reallusion would give us more flexibility and allow modification to external editor for all elements. Vector export would be ideal... and prefered for clarity.

Rick Owens