Speech Graphics, an Edinburgh company specializing in audio-driven character animation tech, announced its acquisition of assets from OC3 Entertainment. Combining the two developers’ technology will enable Speech Graphics to serve gaming and entertainment companies with dynamic solutions for lifelike digital performances.
Solutions like OC3’s facial animation software FaceFX will integrate into Speech Graphics’ tech stack. This tool has been leveraged in AAA game titles such as Halo, Gears of War, Grand Theft Auto V and Baldur’s Gate 3. As part of the acquisition, OC3’s CTO and co-founder, Jamie Redmond, has joined Speech Graphics and will continue to develop existing FaceFX products.
Speech Graphics operates as a team of 60 people across five global offices. As it works to bring forth next-generation character animation solutions, the company aims to better serve video game developers, animation studios and digital experience designers through improved realism, scalability and emotional impact following this acquisition.
