Jan van den Hemel writes: Shape keys are an easy way to control facial movements, without having to add extra bones to the face. Since it works with sliders, you can build up the expressions on the characters face with a layered and artist-friendly method.
from BlenderNation https://www.blendernation.com/2021/12/03/shape-key-basics-for-character-animations/
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