We present a new interface for producing high quality web deliverable interactive 3D facial animation. We aim
at providing visual artists with established 3D character animation tools and techniques not currently supported
by web 3D technology. Such techniques are crucial to the creation of visually appealing web 3D content. We
have developed a production tool (the Web Facial Expression Editor-WFEE) which allows: (1) animation of
web deliverable facial deformations using optimal animation methodologies such as single and multiple target
morphing, reactive animation and custom defined attributes; (2) applicability to most face models developed in
most commercial 3D software packages; (3) support of any facial skeletal structure; (4) extensibility to full-body
animation. As the platform of choice we have focused on Maya 5.0 and Macromedia Director MX Shockwave
Studio. However, due to its simplicity, the interface is easy to implement on different platforms using other
programming languages