Abstract: 3D Facial animations, crucial to augmented and mixed reality digital media, have evolved from mere aesthetic elements to potent storytelling media. Despite considerable progress in facial ...

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 ...

Mappa’s upcoming Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc masterfully blends 2D and 3D art, echoing Ufotable’s Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle by pairing 3D environments with 2D character models. At New York ...

The animation industry has always been labor-intensive, blending artistry, innovation, and technology to bring stories to life. Now, a new technological shift, generative AI (genAI), is sparking ...

With the advances in technology, it is noticeable the educational potential of animation in the field of cell biology, physiology and other basic life science disciplines, revolutionizing the learning ...

While YouTube tends to be more commonly known for creators who vlog adventures to different places, review cuisines or certain products, create a wide variety of tutorials, or make informational and ...

After years of AI disrupting industries and streamlining repetitive workflows, the technology is now poised to transform animation. In 2024, director and writer Tom Paton’s AiMation Studios released ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A former tech executive covering AI, XR and The Metaverse for Forbes. Cartwheel, a new 3D animation company founded by OpenAI ...

CGI anime isn’t always great. When done lazily, it can feel clunky and robotic, like watching video game cutscenes from a decade ago. Expressions can look weirdly flat, and characters might move too ...