How to make vtuber model

How to Make a 3D VTuber Avatar

Check out our step-by-step tutorial (with photos!) for making your own custom 3D VTuber avatar in VRoid Studio!

If you read our article on VTubing for Beginners and are interested in making your own 3D avatar for free, you’re in the right place. Over the past few years, VTubers have been taking over Twitch and the internet in general. Available in 3D, 2D, and PNG versions, using an avatar to stream or film YouTube videos comes with a variety of benefits:

Download and Open VRoid Studio

Here is the first screen you’ll see when opening VRoid Studio. Any models that you’ve already created will appear under “recently edited”.You’ll also find a few “sample models” that you can customize. Today we’ll click “Create New» to start with a fresh base.

Choose Your Base

You can choose a feminine or masculine base for your avatar. If either of these avatars look nothing like you, don’t worry: there’s a ton of customization options ahead.

Play Around With Face and Body Features

This is the main screen for customizing your avatar in VRoid Studio. Right click and hold your mouse to move the camera around and use the scroll function to zoom in and out.

To the far left you will see options for things like face sets, eyes, nose, mouth, etc. Just next to that you’ll see previews. Experiment with a variety of different styles to see what you like best.

Experiment With Colors and Textures

As you continue customizing your 3D avatar, you can get creative with eye and hair colors, skin tones, and more.

Optional: Download Custom Content

While VRoid Studio is perfect for those without drawing or animating skills, having these talents significantly improves your options for customization. Most people believe that artistic talent is a skill you’re born with, but any artist will tell you that with practice, absolutely anyone can learn to draw. Naturally, this takes time.

For those who don’t have time (or simply don’t want to learn), we have Custom Content (CC) creators. Much like mods on Twitch, CC creators are the unsung heroes of the internet, using their skills to deliver content most of us couldn’t make on our own. Oftentimes, CC creators give us downloadable goods without receiving pay, recognition, or even a simple thank you—they truly are amazing!

Booth is an indie marketplace where CC creators upload items for users to enjoy. Though there are some items that require a few bucks, you can find loads of free downloadable content on Booth. The website is primarily intended for Japanese audiences but features English translations. VTuber Mari Yume has a great YouTube tutorial about downloading CC through Booth.

In this image, you can see that the creator offers a free, downloadable dress for VRoid Studio in one color but requires 200 yen (less than 2 USD) to receive the other colors. You’ll see this quite a lot on Booth. If you have a few dollars to spare, it’s a great way to get CC and support the artist at the same time. In the image below, we applied the CC dress to our avatar by uploading it as an image layer in the Texture Editor.

Finalize Your Avatar and Save

After adding some fun, animal ears to our avatar via “Accessories,” we’re all set. Simply save your avatar and the software will automatically save it as a VRoid file. In our next article, we’ll look at facial tracking applications with which to use your avatar and show you how to get set up for streaming or filming YouTube videos.

If all of this feels a bit overwhelming, you can start by using a PNG avatar. Read our article on PNGTubers to learn more. Of course, you can always commission an artist to make a 3D, 2D, or PNG avatar too.

Now that you know how to use VRoid Studio to create a 3D VTuber, what are you waiting for? Trying making a 3D avatar today! We can’t wait to see what you create.

VTubing for Beginners

If you’re interested in VTubing, the difference between 2D and 3D avatars, and want to know how to make your own avatar, check out our Beginner’s Guide to VTubing!

If you’ve noticed cute avatars taking over Twitch, you’re not alone. These days, VTubers and PNGTubers of all shapes and sizes can be found streaming in virtually every category. If this trend continues, streamers using avatars may come to outnumber streamers with webcams. If you’ve never heard of VTubing before, keep reading and also check out our other articles on the subject, including, “How to Become a VTuber.”

Another reason people enjoy using avatars to stream is because of the creative expression it allows. VTubers often create lore (a backstory) and a persona for their character. Some streamers infuse their avatars with elements of their own personalities, while others adopt completely different characteristics. From fantastical figures such as faeries, demons, and angels to anthropomorphic cats and foxes, anything goes in the VTuber realm.

How to Start VTubing

The VTuber rabbit hole is deep and vast. The VTuber community has its own lingo, support system, and culture. There are VTubers specifically designed for 18+ viewers and those that are more “seiso” (Japanese for “wholesome”). The community is incredibly welcoming to new users, particularly over on Twitter. Most VTubers have a “debut,” aka a date in the future where they will display their model on stream for the first time. Presumably, this is done to generate anticipation and create a community of followers before the VTuber goes live.

We’ve created a short list of things to do if you want to start down the path of VTubing. This list is by no means exhaustive.

Style Guide and Backstory

Before you jump into the creation of your character, it’s best to create a style guide and a backstory in order to have a consistent design. A backstory can aid the creation of your guide, so we recommend doing that first. Did something happen in your avatar’s past that influences the way they look now? Is your character human, mixed with an animal, or something else entirely? What is their hair, eye, and skin color? What clothes would you like them to be wearing (remember, multiple outfits means more work and/or money)? Most importantly, do you want a bust up, waist up (½ model), knee up (¾ model) or full body model?

2D vs 3D vs PNG

There are three different types of VTuber avatars to choose from. The simplest and the least expensive is a PNGTuber avatar. Many VTubers start out with a PNG avatar and slowly build up followers and income until they can afford a 2D or 3D model. We’ll explain more about PNGTuber avatars in another article and show you how to add one to Streamlabs Desktop.

You’re more than welcome to stick with a PNGTuber avatar throughout your VTubing career, but many streamers see them as stepping stones to the ultimate goal: a 2D or 3D avatar. Whichever you choose will be a matter of personal preference and budget, but just know that the better the skills of the artist and rigger (2D models) or animator (3D models), the better your avatar will look.

A 2D Avatar is pictured on the left, with a 3D version on the right.

2D VTuber Avatars

A 2D VTuber avatar is made up of flat, 2D art that has been “rigged” to move. Various elements of the avatar, including eyes, mouth, eyebrows, and even certain pieces of hair, accessories, and body parts are drawn using software like Procreate or Photoshop and saved onto different layers. The drawing is then exported as a PSD file to a program such as Live 2D Cubism and rigged from there.

Live 2D Cubism offers a free trial but it is a notoriously tricky software to learn. It’s recommended that you study rigging as much as you can before activating the free trial.

The most popular of the three, a 2D avatar is also the most expensive. Prices vary wildly, with 250 USD being on the low end and 5000 USD on the high. 2D avatars are considered by many to be the most visually appealing, as they closely resemble the 2D anime characters we’ve come to love onscreen.

Searching the tag #Live2DShowcase on Twitter will yield some incredible results. If you’re looking to purchase or make your own 2D VTuber avatar, this is a great place to start looking.

This post from KH_626 on Twitter is an example of a 2D VTuber showcase. This model has been rigged so well that, to the untrained eye, it appears to be 3D. The model is also particularly stunning as it has a variety of poses, outfits, and detailed animations. In the post, you’ll notice that KH says, “Thank you for becoming our daughter.” This is because in the VTuber community, the avatar’s artist is called the “Mama” or ママ in Japanese and the person who did the rigging is referred to as the “Papa” or パパ in Japanese. However, it is possible for the artist to do both the design and the rigging.

If you decide to purchase a 2D model, we strongly recommend that you proceed with the utmost caution when choosing an artist and rigger. Make sure the artist has plenty of samples of their work before commissioning them. With VTubing on the rise, many scammers are trying to take advantage of new users, sometimes even using stolen artwork to entice buyers. If you want Streamlabs to give a more in-depth tutorial on how to create a 2D avatar on your own, let us know!

3D VTuber Avatars

3D VTuber avatars are also very popular. Some streamers even have both 2D and 3D avatars and switch back and forth to shake things up once in a while. Like 2D rigging, 3D avatars can take an incredible amount of time to construct. Again, the better the 3D modeler, the better your avatar will look. 3D “idols” from companies like Hololive Productions have entire teams devoted to animating their VTubers. So while it’s unrealistic to expect this kind of quality for your own model, there are many skilled artists out there who can create great-looking 3D avatars. Expect to spend as little as 50 USD and as much as 1000 USD.

If you want to try your hand at making your own, there are several programs available. VRoid Studio is one of the most popular, and it’s free!

With VRoid Studio, you get out what you put into it. You can create a basic avatar in a few minutes but a detailed, personalized avatar will take hours, days, or even months as reported by some users.

VRoid Studio is quite user friendly for basic avatars. The process of creating an avatar is more like creating a Sim and doesn’t require any formal training in 3D modeling. That being said, if you are experienced in working with 3D, you’ll be able to build a more visually dynamic avatar. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials available that will show you how to create the 3D avatar of your dreams.

Similar to “Create a Sim” in the Sims 4, there are a lot of options to customize a 3D avatar in VRoid studio.

Sketchfab is a great place to look at 3D VTuber avatars to get some inspiration. There are even models available for purchase, should you so desire. Twitter, Reddit, YouTube and the VTuber community on Twitch are all great places to research 3D VTubers, find animators to commission, and access helpful tutorials.

PNGTuber Avatars

Once you have your avatar ready, Discord Reactive Images is the easiest platform for PNGTubers to use their avatars, though there are others. With Discord Reactive Images, all you need is two PNGs: one of your character talking and one of them not talking. While this method is not as fun or interactive as a full 2D or 3D avatar, the avatar changes with your voice, adding visual interest to your streams. We’ll go into detail about how to add a PNG avatar wtih Reactive Images in another article.

How to make vtuber model

«Tools：VUP Unity3D 2018.4.9
Get VUP：vlivemax.com （or get VUP on steam）

Description
VUP is a VTuber tool. With just a webcam and a motion capture equipment, you can make your model synchronize your expressions and actions

Get Plugins In Videos
Unity 2018.4.x download address: https://unity.cn/releases
Please select Unity 2018.4.x series download
The version used for the tutorial is Unity 2018.4.9
The address of the plugin in the tutorial is as follows
1. The required plugin for importing the MMD(pmx/pmd) model.
Get the address: <ССЫЛКА УДАЛЕНА>https://share.weiyun.com/5vFbLrq
2.The required plugin for importing fbx model, action data, unity3D background
Get address: <ССЫЛКА УДАЛЕНА>https://share.weiyun.com/5EojTP9
3.The required plugin for importing Live2D models and its action.
Get the address: <ССЫЛКА УДАЛЕНА>https://share.weiyun.com/5PZHUHL

Source Of Models
Miku:TDA
izumi_illust：Live2D Official
Rice：Live2D Official
Ukon(ver.1.21)：キツネツキ(kitsune_tsuki)

BGM
China-X—徐梦圆
南锣鼓巷—接个吻，开一枪 _ Clare
锦里—HOPE T»

Как сделать свой собственный аватар для Vtuber

Начните свою виртуальную карьеру на YouTube сегодня с новыми приложениями.

Наша команда дополнительно имеющимся приложениям разработала собственный алгоритм по созданию 3d виртуального аватара для Vtuber. Проанализировав имеющиеся площадки, мы с уверенностью заявляем, что все полученные результаты создания на готовых площадках имеют «схожие» черты. Если вы хотите что-то уникальное, яркое, необычное, то мы готовы вам предложить создать крутой аватар именно по вашим пожеланиям. Для этой задачи мы подобрали лучших 3д художников России с огромным бэкграундом по созданию шедевров визуализации.

Заявку на создание 3д аватара для Втубер вы можете оставить в телеграм @lookvr2019

Скоро мы выложим готовые работы по созданию уникальных аватаров для Vtuber

Что, черт возьми, такое Vtuber? Проще говоря, Vtuber лучше всего можно описать как онлайн-личность, которая маскирует свою внешность с помощью специального цифрового аватара.

Эта тенденция существует уже несколько лет, но только недавно набрала обороты в Соединенных Штатах, во многом благодаря таким популярным фигурам, как Pew Die Pie, Pokimane и множеству других влиятельных личностей.

Сегодня я покажу вам, как создать свой собственный аватар Vtuber. Теперь следует отметить, что в Интернете доступно множество программ, которые помогут вам начать виртуальную карьеру на YouTube. Сегодня мы покажем вам лишь несколько вариантов, которые, по нашему мнению, идеально подходят для тех, кто впервые пытается попробовать новую сферу.

Используя стандартную веб-камеру, программное обеспечение FaceRig отслеживает все, от выражения лица и движений глаз до положения губ и головы с невероятной точностью. Есть даже небольшое движение плеч. Приложение включает в себя множество созданных персонажей, которых вы можете сразу поставить в профиль.

The perfect Virtual YouTuber setup

The Virtual YouTubers (or Vtuber) have taken the internet by storm. Virtual YouTuber is here to stay after becoming a trend in Japan beginning of 2018. There are many of them with a big following, some of them have millions of subscribers, making them very interesting for merchandise such as nendroids, official promotional material, and collaborations with other YouTubers.

But what is the technology behind these virtual anime girls?

The setup of a Virtual YouTuber mostly involves facial recognition, gesture recognition and animation software. Combining these technologies can be tricky. The best-known issue with this technology is the revealing of Noracat true identity in a live broadcast.

Well-known companies in the Virtual YouTuber space like Cygames and CAPTUREROID use this typical Vtuber setup. In this blog, we will describe their Perfect Virtual YouTuber setup.

One of the most famous Vtuber at the moment is Kizuna Ai, with millions of subscribers to her channel. She is also the spokeswoman for the Japan National Tourism Organization. English-speaking Vtbers like Codemiko are also coming up.

The Perfect Virtual YouTuber Setup:

1. 3D Avatar

First of all, you need an Vtuber avatar and this sounds easier than it actually is. A full-body avatar needs to act and move naturally and having a unique avatar is not easy to make. It needs to be fully ‘rigged’ before it can move in a natural way. The easiest way to start is to download a model from pages like TurboSquid, Sketchfab or CGTrader.

Unreal Engine also released Meta Human Creator to create high-fidelity digital humans. There are also options to work with apps like ReadyPlayerMe or Wolf3D.

2. 3D animation software

To pull it all together you need 3D animation software such as Unreal, Unity 3D or iClone. It is really easy to stream Xsens’ motion capture data into all major 3D animation software packages, you can do that either natively or via a plug-in. An overview of the Xsens integrations can be found here.

3. The full-body Xsens motion capture system

In this setup, you see the full-body motion capture system from Xsens, including the ‘MVN Link’ hardware (suit). The live motion capture data can be streamed into Unity using Xsens’ MVN Animate software to give you the best live quality data you can get.

Many Vtubers use the MVN Awinda Starter in combination with the MVN Animate Plus software for live streaming. Want to know what we can do for you? Get in touch!

If you are actively looking for a motion capture system and want to compare data? You can also download Xsens motion capture files here.

4. An iPhoneX with face recognition software attached to a head mount

There are several resources online on how to get facial data into Unity, iClone or Maya. We have used the Live Link Face app ourselves and had great results.

There are also high-end solutions such as Faceware.

5. Gloves

The Xsens Gloves by Manus finger tracking data in integrated in MVN Animate and can be streamed into Unity or Unreal. Same counts for the StretchSense gloves.

There is of course more technology available to get your YouTuber avatar live on screen, the Vtuber market is developing rapidly. Xsens motion capture technology has already been a proven technology for many years and has a long track record in live and streaming animations.

Xsens has many Vtuber users and to give you an example of what they do, check out these stories:

Code Miko setup with Live Link in Unreal Engine

Codemiko is a Vtuber mostly active on Twitch, go check her out here. She has shared many videos showing her full tech setup.

Also, check out the ‘How to become a Vtuber’ webinar we did with her at the bottom of this page.

Here are some examples of Vtuber style videos:

Cory Strassburger with an iPhone 12, Unreal Engine, and Xsens setup

Cory’s new character Blu uses a setup with Xsens mocap in tandem with an iPhone 12, streamed via Unreal Engine. You can see his setup at the end in the video below.

One Piece Vtuber

One Piece voice actors Mayumi Tanaka and Kappei Yamagushi are in the Xsens MVN motion capture system doing a live Vtuber show as their characters Luffy and Usopp.

Webinar: How to become a Vtuber

Want to become one of them? We have a perfect webinar for you! During our Mocap Content Creator Conference (MCCC) we talked to CodeMiko about how she became a Vtuber. This webinar will give you insights into her journey to become a Vtuber including how to utilize Xsens motion capture.