Avatars for Virtual Reality
Offered By: SXSW via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the future of digital humans in virtual reality through this 38-minute SXSW 2021 conference talk. Delve into the challenges and advancements in avatar creation, including overcoming the uncanny valley, implementing tracking systems, and achieving natural interactions. Learn about the importance of populating VR worlds with realistic avatars to unlock the technology's full potential. Discover how look-alike avatars can influence user behavior and perception. Gain insights from industry experts on democratizing avatars, reducing bias, and bringing cultures together in the metaverse. Understand the technical aspects of sensor technology, body and facial tracking, and the development of hyperrealistic digital representations. Examine the impact of avatar standards and the future of identity in virtual spaces.
Syllabus
Intro
Overview
Technical side
Sensor and authoring
Body and face
Face vs body
Avatars in real life
Hyperrealistic avatars
Identity
Reducing Bias
Bringing Cultures Together
Avatar Standards
Avatar democratization
Taught by
SXSW
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