Today's NYTimes article Cyberface talked about a new technology for facial motion capture. Importantly, the system created by Image Metrics does not rely on sensors attached to the face, or phosphorescent paint, which can make actors uncomfortable. This system simply uses the video image of the actor's performance to drive expressions.
I think this is an important step forward, it seems able to leap Masahiro Mori's Uncanny Valley by capturing truly life-like movement. As 3D approaches photorealism, the movement itself becomes increasingly important so that we believe we are watching a real human, and not a pseudo human or zombie-like creature. The previous strategies of making sure that characters remain in the 'art' portion of our brain, may give way to characters that can be seen as truly human.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
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I blogged about this too, as you can see from mine: but from a different perspective. ;)
I love your artwork; I've been "following" it for years. I found a card with the Venus picture on it in 1999 and have held onto it. Recently, a friend of mine gave me an American showcase from 1996 and I saw your artwork. Keep up the good work.
It definitely is an odd choice for the opening page of the NYTimes. I liked the interior images better, but maybe that one doesn't sell papers...
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