MB-Lab

MB-Lab is a free and open-source add-on for the Blender 3D creation suite. It functions as a character creation tool specifically focused on generating photorealistic human and humanoid models.

MB-Lab provides users with a comprehensive set of parameters to customize the generated character's physical attributes, including age, gender, ethnicity, body shape, and facial features. These parameters are typically controlled through a graphical user interface within Blender, allowing for iterative adjustments and refinements.

The add-on's core functionality revolves around the use of a complex system of morph targets and rigging. Morph targets allow for nuanced changes in the model's shape, while the rigging system provides a skeleton and control mechanisms for posing and animating the character.

MB-Lab is designed to streamline the character creation process, making it accessible to artists of varying skill levels. It offers options for generating base meshes that can then be further customized within Blender or exported to other 3D software packages for texturing, animation, or rendering.

While MB-Lab provides a foundation for creating realistic characters, achieving truly high-quality results often requires additional artistic work, such as refining the model's details, creating custom textures, and optimizing the lighting and rendering settings.