Definitions
These are my personal definitions, for use with reference to this website. Others may use different definitions.
- A VTuber refers to an individual who creates content (live streams, videos, etc) and represents themselves with a digital avatar, often controlled through real-time face and/or body tracking.
- Live2D refers to Live2D Cubism, an advanced puppet animation software often used to create VTuber avatars.
- Live2D Art or Model Art refers to the specialized art assets provided by an artist, to be animated using Live2D.
- I do not draw Live2D Art.
- A Live2D Rig or Rigging refers to the specialized animation process used to allow movement of a Live2D avatar.
- I offer Live2D Rigging services.
- A Live2D Model refers to the completed whole of a Live2D avatar, ready for use by the end user.
- A Toggle refers to an aspect of the Live2D Model that is enabled and disabled (toggled) manually, rather than controlled through face tracking.
- Common examples include blush, tears, and removable clothing layers like glasses and jackets.
- VTube Studio or VTS refers to the software developed by DenchiSoft used to translate your face and/or hand movements onto a Live2D Model.
- VTube Studio requires a separate purchase.
- Vitamins refers to the plugin developed by de3iar for use with VTube Studio.
- VBridger refers to the plugin developed by PiPu Productions for use with VTube Studio.
- Vitamins or VBridger is required for any add-ons listed in the Advanced ARKit Mouth Add-ons section.
- Vitamins is free. VBridger requires a separate purchase.
- ARKit Tracking, iOS Tracking, or FaceID Tracking refers to the advanced tracking offered by 10th generation or later iPhones.
- This tracking is required for any add-ons listed in the Basic ARKit or Advanced ARKit Add-ons sections.