GDC newcomer Image Metrics is on a mission at GDC: To enable game characters to remove helmets and masks which hide their faces. The company also is showcasing a range of new facial animation service levels. Visitors to the Image Metrics booth (#5416-NH) also gain an in-depth look at the company’s proprietary facial animation technology during a GDC Tech Talk entitled, “End Helmet Tyranny,” scheduled to take place between 4 and 5 pm today.