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Every creation has a starting point, the inspiration source! A moment, an object, or maybe a song, has ignited this creative spark leading to the masterpiece. #Virtualproductions are, for the most part, the reflection of reality. The creation of virtual actors' foundation blocks is life performers and talents. Artificial intelligence can't yet, replace the complexity of human behaviors. I say yet because, in this domain, progress is moving fast, real fast! I had the privilege

Would you like to have a virtual bad copy of yourself out there? Virtual blow-up sex doll available for 40$ made with your likeness could be available online without you knowing it! I don't think that I have anything to fear, but it is another story for celebrities. Yesterday I got on the Reallusion.com Marketplace, where I am selling some of my characters' assets, and in the new section, see a promo for the new #VeraFarmiga CC character. Then I click on the preview and see

What is a Sleeve actor? First, it is not a voice-over! First, it is not a voice-over! A #virtualactor gets into the skin (that I call sleeve) of a virtual character to make it move and talk, to give life! It is like Netflix's Sci-fi Series #AlteredCarbon, when people's consciousness is transfer into a new body they call sleeve. The formula is designed to facilitate actors in becoming virtual actors. First, let's have a look at what are the advantages of virtual acting. A virt

From the phone, car GPS, intelligent home devices, and more, #artificialvoices are part of our daily life. Those voices are even part of our popular culture, almost family members! I use many #TTS for my work; it is a great way to produce proof of concepts and prototypes. I tried several services, one of my favorites for a while was #Poly from #Amazon. But if high quality, this service lacked diversity, and dealing with Amazon is not like dealing with a smaller company. I cam

Anything involving the evolution of telling a story on a large or small screen belongs to The Entertainment Industry, and that's is no game. My first work was doing what we call #Playback. It is fake content used to fill screens on the set, that they are computer in an office, a tv in the living room, or the controls of a spaceship. Bullshit that has to look realistic even if it makes no sense! So I often needed to add avatars in my work. Then #virtualproduction was only a d

The concept of #interactivefiction is not new. What is innovative are the possibilities that new technologies are providing. That it is in production, distribution, or the experience itself, we are assisting in a content revolution that will change everything. Many years ago, when I started watching "#StarTrek The Next Generation" and saw their "#Holodecks," I freaked out! Imagine a way to be part of your favorite novel, TV show, film, and interact with the characters! Well,