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The artificial life of synthetic actors

Daniel Thalmann, Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann
1993
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Abstract

This paper discusses the problem of simulating the artificial life of realistic synthetic actors. It first presents the development of the general concept of autonomous actors reacting to their environment and taking decisions based on perception systems, memory and reasoning. An example of vision-based animation with an individualized walking model is detailed. Then, the authors discuss facial animation techniques for synthetic actors. Finally, they show how to improve the appearance of synthetic actors by dressing them and designing hair styles for them

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Daniel Thalmann, Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann
1993
Journal Articles

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/030c0c73-8ab4-41f0-90a1-ff1072f2121f

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Synthetic media

Synthetic media (also known as AI-generated media, media produced by generative AI, personalized media, and colloquially as deepfakes) is a catch-all term for the artificial production, manipulation, and modification of data and media by automated means, especially through the use of artificial intelligence algorithms, such as for the purpose of misleading people or changing an original meaning.

Virtual actor

A virtual human, virtual persona, or digital clone is the creation or re-creation of a human being in image and voice using and sound, that is often indistinguishable from the real actor. The idea of a virtual actor was first portrayed in the 1981 film Looker, wherein models had their bodies scanned digitally to create 3D computer generated images of the models, and then animating said images for use in TV commercials. Two 1992 books used this concept: Fools by Pat Cadigan, and Et Tu, Babe by Mark Leyner.

Perception

Perception () is the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the presented information or environment. All perception involves signals that go through the nervous system, which in turn result from physical or chemical stimulation of the sensory system. Vision involves light striking the retina of the eye; smell is mediated by odor molecules; and hearing involves pressure waves.

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