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Reality Check: How Avatar and Face Representation Affect the Perceptual Evaluation of Synthesized Gestures

Recent research highlights how avatar and face representation significantly influence the perception of synthesized gestures in virtual environments. This insight is crucial for graphics programmers and designers, as it underscores …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
D-Rex : Diffusion Rendering for Relightable Expressive Avatars

D-Rex introduces a novel approach to rendering expressive avatars, allowing for photorealistic relighting without the need for complex 3D modeling. This decoupling of relighting from avatar creation could significantly enhance …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Snapmoji: Instant Generation of Animatable Dual-Stylized Avatars

Snapmoji introduces a game-changing avatar generation system that creates 3D avatars instantly, addressing common limitations in existing platforms. This tool allows for dual-stylization, enabling users to customize avatars while maintaining …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
GTAvatar: Bridging Gaussian Splatting and Texture Mapping for Relightable and Editable Gaussian Avatars

The GTAvatar project introduces a novel approach that combines Gaussian Splatting with UV texture mapping, enhancing the creation of editable and relightable avatars. This innovation is particularly relevant for graphics …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 9 months, 2 weeks ago