Automatic face replacement in photographs based on Active Shape Models

In this paper, we present an automatic face replacement approach in photographs based on Active Shape Models (ASM). Our replacement algorithm has three main modules: face alignment, face morph, and seamless blending. First, given an input and target image, we automatically implement face alignment using ASM. Second, we fit a morphable 2D model to the input face, and warp its shape to match the target face shape. Last, we adjust the lighting and color of the target face image to match those of the input face image, and seamlessly blend the target face image into the input image. Our approach is 2D model-based, fully automatic, and generates natural results. The improved results demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach.