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Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

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If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

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Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

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vTuber Software

VTuber software is generally categorized by its role in the “pipeline”, whether you are creating the character, tracking your movements to animate it, or broadcasting the final result to an audience. 

1. Avatar Creation Software

Before you can stream, you need a digital model. These tools vary based on whether you want a 2D or 3D look. 

  • VRoid Studio (3D): A free, user-friendly tool for creating anime-style 3D characters using a brush-based interface. It is the gold standard for beginners in 3D VTubing.
  • Live2D Cubism (2D): The industry standard for “rigging” 2D art. It allows you to take a flat illustration and add the physics and movement parameters needed for animation.
  • Blender (3D): A powerful, free, open-source 3D suite used for high-end custom models. It has a steep learning curve but offers total creative control.
  • Inochi2D: A newer, free, open-source alternative to Live2D for rigging and animating 2D avatars. 

2. Tracking & Animation Software

This software uses your webcam or phone camera to map your real-world movements onto your avatar. 

  • VTube Studio: The most popular choice for 2D VTubers. It offers high-quality face tracking and supports advanced features like hand tracking and collaboration modes.
  • VSeeFace: A widely used, free tracking program for 3D avatars (VRM format). It is known for being lightweight and highly customizable.
  • Animaze: Created by the makers of FaceRig, this is a beginner-friendly “all-in-one” tracking app that includes pre-made avatars and easy customization.
  • Warudo: A highly advanced 3D tracking platform that uses a “blueprint” system (similar to Unreal Engine) to allow for complex interactions and custom environments.
  • VNyan: A free, node-based 3D tracking software that excels at adding interactive props and worlds, often used by creators looking for more flexibility than VSeeFace. 

3. Broadcasting & Utility Software

Once your avatar is moving, you need software to put it all together for your stream. 

  • OBS Studio: The primary open-source software used to capture your avatar and gameplay to stream to platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
  • VBridge / iFacialMocap: Mobile apps often used alongside desktop software to provide superior tracking data from an iPhone’s FaceID sensors.
  • PNGTuber Remix / PNGTuber+: Simpler tools for “PNGtubing,” where a static image swaps based on your voice instead of using full face tracking.
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