# AMM/Photomode: Other Facial Expressions ## Summary **Published: ??? by** [mana vortex](https://app.gitbook.com/u/NfZBoxGegfUqB33J9HXuCs6PVaC3 "mention")\ **Last documented update: Mar 08 2024 by** [mana vortex](https://app.gitbook.com/u/NfZBoxGegfUqB33J9HXuCs6PVaC3 "mention") This tutorial will teach you how to replace **facial expressions** for Photo Mode or AMM with those of an NPC. **Difficulty:** You need to be able to read. If you run into trouble anyway, please hit us up [on Discord](https://discord.gg/redmodding) so that we can improve this guide! ### Wait, this is not what I want! * If you want to look at **reference expressions**, check [here](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/references-lists-and-overviews/cheat-sheet-head/cheat-sheet-facial-expressions#expression-references-for-individual-npc-files). * If you want to import your own facial expressions, then currently (Mar 08 2024) you're somewhat out of luck, because the toolchain doesn't fully support you yet and we don't have a guide. Reach out [on Discord](https://discord.gg/redmodding) and help us to get this show on the road! * If you want to make custom **poses** for anything that is not the face, check [poses-animations-make-your-own](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-guides/animations/animations/poses-animations-make-your-own "mention") ## Step 1: Locate the right file {% hint style="info" %} This will be called the **target file** in the rest of this guide {% endhint %} ### Photo Mode


female rig	`base\animations\ui\photomode\photomode_female_facial.anims`
male rig	`base\animations\ui\photomode\photomode_male_facial.anims`

### AMM Both body genders genders are using the same file: `base\animations\facial\male_average\interactive_scene\generic_average_male_facial_idle.anims` ## Step 2: Replace the target file with the one you want NPC animation files have the extension `.anims` and reside in the folder `base\animations\facial`. You can find the ones for facial expressions by [searching in WolvenKit](https://wiki.redmodding.org/wolvenkit/wolvenkit-app/usage/wolvenkit-search-finding-files) for ``` base\animations\facial\ *.anims ``` Find the file that you want to use and copy it over the original file. {% hint style="info" %} Although the file names are gendered, you can pick **any of them**. {% endhint %} If you aren't sure which file you want to use, check the [references](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/references-lists-and-overviews/cheat-sheet-head/cheat-sheet-facial-expressions#expression-references-for-individual-npc-files). *👉 If you are missing reference screenshots, feel free to create and upload them and* [*update the wiki*](https://app.gitbook.com/invite/-MP5ijqI11FeeX7c8-N8/H70HZBOeUulIpkQnBLK7)*.*

Example

To put Rogue's facial expressions on a male V, you copy ``` base\animations\facial\main_characters\rogue\rogue_facial_idle_poses.anims ``` over your target file. For photo mode: ``` base\animations\ui\photomode\photomode_male_facial.anims ``` For AMM: ``` base\animations\facial\male_average\interactive_scene\generic_average_male_facial_idle.anims ```

## Step 3: Pick the expressions you want You now need to make the expressions from your new file selectable by AMM/Photo mode. This happens via [animation names](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/references-lists-and-overviews/cheat-sheet-head/cheat-sheet-facial-expressions#photo-mode) in the target file. {% hint style="success" %} Find the correct names [here](https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/for-mod-creators-theory/references-lists-and-overviews/cheat-sheet-head/cheat-sheet-facial-expressions). **Important:** AMM and photo mode use different keys. Just make sure to pick the right table, and everything will be fine. {% endhint %} 1. Open the target file (which you replaced with the NPC of your choice) in WolvenKit. 2. Find the animation you want to use and change its name:

Replace the original name with one from the list.
If you don't know which ones you want to use, check out the references.

3. Rinse and repeat the process with all animation names 4. Save the file 5. [Install the project and start the game](https://app.gitbook.com/s/-MP_ozZVx2gRZUPXkd4r/wolvenkit-app/menu/toolbar#install-and-launch) {% hint style="success" %} Voila, you now have custom expressions. {% endhint %} ## Troubleshooting ### My expressions don't work at all! Make sure that you have replaced the correct file, and that your mod has been correctly packed and installed. ### Some of my expressions aren't working! The game will look for the animation **by exact name**. AMM is using a different list than photo mode — make sure that you are using the right keys. ### It's showing expressions, but not the one I picked! Check your target file: you have used a key twice. If the game is looking for the neutral expression, it will stop looking as soon as it finds an animation with the name of `facial_neutral`. If you have multiple of those, it won't care. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.redmodding.org/cyberpunk-2077-modding/modding-guides/animations/facial-animations/custom-facial-expressions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.