CASE STUDY
Project overview
The application was designed for exploring detailed facial anatomy and facial expressions. Instead of presenting anatomy as a static model, it lets users control individual structures, switch visualization modes, inspect annotations and navigate the face interactively.
A central challenge was supporting real anatomical asset structures. A single facial expression could combine skin, fat, muscles, eyes, eyelashes, skull and teeth across multiple static and skeletal meshes rather than one conventional animated character.
Gamelance built the Unreal Engine architecture around that complexity: anatomical-layer management, animated expressions, visibility controls, annotations, material-driven color visualization, interaction and a content pipeline the client team could maintain.
The application was iterated through client reviews, tested through TestFlight on iPad, delivered for Windows, and handed over with full source, documentation, recorded walkthroughs, team training and integration through the client’s Git repository.
Development contribution
Anatomy systems
- Layer and multi-mesh management
- Static and skeletal mesh support
- Animated facial expressions
- Skin and blood-vessel overlays
- Dynamic visibility relationships
Visualization & content
- Medical annotation system
- Editable Data Table content
- Color-coded material controls
- Multi-material anatomy support
- Diffuse, roughness and opacity data
Platforms & delivery
- Mouse and touch interaction
- Responsive iPad interface
- TestFlight and Windows packaging
- Mobile performance considerations
- Documentation, training and source handoff