The FaceFries App Converts Facial Photos into 3D Avatars That Can Talk
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 24, 2014 — Tech
FaceFries is an app that converts photographs of people's faces into animated 3D avatars. Available for free, the app uses advanced image processing, animation technology and even psychological models of personality and emotion to create realistic human avatars for use on social media mobile applications.
FaceFries can use photos stored on a smartphone, downloaded from the Internet or taken with the smartphones camera. Once a photo is taken, users can make the avatar even more life-like by recording a message that the avatar can repeat. Users can simply speak a message into their phone's microphone and watch as the avatar repeats the message, moving its 3D face in a realistic manner.
FaceFries was launched by Steve DiPaola and Liane Gabora, professors at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada.
FaceFries can use photos stored on a smartphone, downloaded from the Internet or taken with the smartphones camera. Once a photo is taken, users can make the avatar even more life-like by recording a message that the avatar can repeat. Users can simply speak a message into their phone's microphone and watch as the avatar repeats the message, moving its 3D face in a realistic manner.
FaceFries was launched by Steve DiPaola and Liane Gabora, professors at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Avatars - The trend of creating realistic 3D avatars using facial photos is disrupting traditional social media communication, offering new ways for personal branding and creativity.
2. Image Processing Technology - The increasing use of advanced image processing technology in app development is transforming the way we interact with visual media and creating new possibilities for digital entertainment.
3. Avatar Personalization - As personalization become a staple in digital communication, the trend of creating avatars that can mimic users' expressions and voice commands is opening new avenues for personalized customer service and marketing.
Industry Implications
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3. Marketing - The trend of creating personalized avatars is providing an innovative way for companies to engage with their customers, creating customer-driven and interactive marketing campaigns that can boost brand awareness and loyalty.
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