Exclusive TrailblaXR Interview: Inside High-Fidelity Facial Animation and Character Performance

From Wētā FX and Framestore to fast-moving production pipelines, Katie Naeher Kaliniak’s work focuses on capturing nuance — translating subtle expression and intent into believable, high-fidelity performance. Now a Senior 3D Animator, she combines artistic sensitivity with technical precision, crafting characters that not only look convincing but feel authentic, whether on screen or in-engine.