Mauro Lopez Gimenez
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Mauro Lopez Gimenez
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Senior character TD @ Naughty Dog.
Focused on ML applied on character rigging and animation
Just released a simple open-source tool that uses classical ML to blend regions from multiple 3D meshes into new ones
Pick source meshes, paint regions, interpolate in latent space.

Great for learning how ML can work with geometry.

👉 github.com/lopezmauro/m...

#ml #3d #opensource #techart
May 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🚀Repo Update!
Based on your feedback, I’ve added:
✨ Import/Export functionality
⏰ Custom train time range (for non-animated inputs)
🔄 Linear Regression often struggles with Euler rotations. I’ve added rotation matrix support
github.com/lopezmauro/m...
#MachineLearning #AutodeskMaya #ML #Rigging
GitHub - lopezmauro/ml-example-nodes: This repository contains Python machine learning nodes for instructional use only—NOT for production. All inferences are based on pure math, with no external lib...
This repository contains Python machine learning nodes for instructional use only—NOT for production. All inferences are based on pure math, with no external libraries, to help you understand the ...
github.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Excited to share my PCA Blendshape Node for #AutodeskMaya

This educational tool lets you explore PCA (Principal Component Analysis), allowing you to choose how much to compress your data while optimizing performance and preserving detail.

github.com/lopezmauro/m...

#MachineLearning #ML #Rigging
GitHub - lopezmauro/ml-example-nodes: This repository contains Python machine learning nodes for instructional use only—NOT for production. All inferences are based on pure math, with no external lib...
This repository contains Python machine learning nodes for instructional use only—NOT for production. All inferences are based on pure math, with no external libraries, to help you understand the ...
github.com
January 26, 2025 at 4:22 AM
🤖 Dive into ML in Autodesk Maya
I’ve made a repo with example ML nodes for Maya, starting with a Regression Node for linear regression inference. Perfect for learning & experimentation!

📂 Check it out: github.com/lopezmauro/m...

#MachineLearning #AutodeskMaya #ML #Rigging #CharacterTD
GitHub - lopezmauro/ml-example-nodes: python machine learning nodes mean to be used as instructional material NOT FOR PRDUCTION USE
python machine learning nodes mean to be used as instructional material NOT FOR PRDUCTION USE - GitHub - lopezmauro/ml-example-nodes: python machine learning nodes mean to be used as instructional...
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December 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Reposted by Mauro Lopez Gimenez
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December 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Super proud and happy to be able to finally show this project and showcase the in-game Realtime ML facial and cloth tech that I've working on 🤓

#Rigging #MachineLearning #ML #CharacterTD #Intergalactic #NaughtyDog

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Naughty Dog
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December 13, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Neural networks might be stealing the spotlight, but classical machine learning is still a powerful and accessible tool for smarter, faster rigging workflows. In this thread, I’ll share three cool ML examples you can use right now 🧵👀

#Rigging #MachineLearning #ML #CharacterTD
December 11, 2024 at 4:37 PM
💡 Did you know? Neural network libraries like PyTorch can act as general-purpose approximators without building a network.

Just optimize a tensor with losses to solve tasks such a mesh matching with constraints. Continue on🧵

#MachineLearning
#NeuralNetworks
#TechInnovation
#Rigging
#CharacterTD
December 3, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Locked in the zone, working hard... then I feel it on my neck: the undeniable presence behind me. The Attention Seeker has arrived.
November 28, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Key Takeaways for Neural Networks Driving Joints:

After experimenting with neural networks for joint rotations, here are a few lessons I’ve learned

Have you tried similar methods? Let’s discuss!
#MachineLearning #DeepLearning #NeuralNetworks #AnimationTech #Rigging
November 27, 2024 at 3:10 AM