Human age, as an important personal trait, can be directly inferred by distinct patterns
emerging from the facial appearance. Derived from rapid advances in computer graphics …

One example embodiment includes a method for creating an avatar from an image. The
method includes receiving an image including a face from a user. The method also includes …

Abstract “Blendshapes”, a simple linear model of facial expression, is the prevalent
approach to realistic facial animation. It has driven animated characters in Hollywood films …

Rigging is the process of setting up a group of controls to operate a 3D model, analogous to
the strings of a puppet. It plays a fundamental role in the animation process as it eases the …

Reciprocal interaction and facial expression are some of the most interesting topics in the
fields of social and cognitive robotics. On the other hand, children with autism show a …

We present a novel multi-scale representation and acquisition method for the animation of
high-resolution facial geometry and wrinkles. We first acquire a static scan of the face …

Virtual Humans are becoming more and more popular and used in many applications such
as the entertainment industry (in both film and games) and medical applications. This …

The combination of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) and 3D virtual environments opens a
new paradigm for their use in natural disaster management applications. It is important to …

This paper presents a novel method for real-time animation of highly-detailed facial
expressions based on a multi-scale decomposition of facial geometry into large-scale …

This paper provides a comprehensive survey on the techniques for human facial modeling
and animation. The survey is carried out from two different perspectives: facial modeling …