When Virtual Girls Get Creepy

Here is an example of someone you would meet on a virtual blind date... click on the photo to visit with her live (just like a real date, you may have to wait for her to load).


Motion Portrait
This virtual freak is a creation of a Japanese company called Motion Portrait. Motion Portrait is a Sony spin-off that was created based on this one technology. The idea behind this is that they can take a single flat photo and create a 3D rendering of the person. The purpose of the tool is widespread, but I would assume the clients of theirs with the biggest pockets will be video game shops who are always looking for, and developing better ways to animate more realistic characters. Any actors scared that they'll be out of a job? Don't worry, there is always voice work; Motion Portrait "can match lip movements with voice through microphone in real-time".

This technique is not limited to just humans. Check out this little fury friend.

I can't wait until I go to order at a drive through and that hottie is there to help me. Here's a list of possible solutions Motion Portrait offers...