Abstract��Using LS_5000 3D laser scanner, an efficient realistic 3D face modeling algorithm was proposed to create virtual actor for film and TV animation. Inputting the point cloud data and un��calibrated photographs of the real actor��s face as well as little user interaction, the algorithm can generate realistic 3D face models including geometry model, texture model and deformable model for expression animation. Experiments show that the output 3D face is ideal to be directly used for film/TV animation and can enhance the speed of facial modeling.
