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An AI approach for single-image-based 3D character animation with preserved proportions

In Proceedings of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Conference Papers, a research team affiliated with UNIST reports a new AI technology ...

‘LAIKA: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory’ to be Published by Rizzoli Universe

LAIKA ‘s films possess a truly distinctive, dreamy quality, driven by their pioneering approach to stop-motion animation.

‘Demon Slayer’: Haruo Sotozaki on the Challenges of Directing ‘Infinity Castle’

“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” follows Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps in a battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the ...

How ‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Used Design to Convey Big Ideas

“Zootopia 2,” “Elio,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” and “Arco” all delve into deep musings on self-identity, ...

Razer Unveils Project AVA: The 3D Hologram AI Desk Companion

The 5.5-inch holographic wingman features Grok-powered intelligence and includes avatars of esports legends like Faker.
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VASA-Rig: Audio-Driven 3D Facial Animation with ‘Live’ Mood Dynamics in Virtual Reality

Abstract: Audio-driven 3D facial animation is crucial for enhancing the metaverse's realism, immersion, and interactivity. While most existing methods focus on generating highly realistic and lively ...