A University of Abertay Dundee researcher believes his studies into facial expressions could shape the future of animation by making film and computer game characters more credible. Robin Sloan, PhD ...

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The tech behind Mass Effect: Andromeda's unfortunately hilarious facial expressions is now extinct, BioWare says. Embarrassingly wonky animations are the last thing you want a game that's been in ...

As technology continues to evolve, so do the methods that Roblox creators can use to animate and improve their games. Players will soon be able to experience what these technological innovations can ...

In the old days, you’d get out your tools and carefully sculpt the mouth, frame by frame, until the smile looked just right. But at LAIKA Animation Studio, in Hillsboro, Oregon, they've pioneered a ...

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Facial expressions arise from brain networks that encode slow, context-rich meaning and fast muscle control on different time scales, keeping smiles and threats socially precise.

Humanity will soon take another giant step toward relegating all human contact to virtual spaces. Cloud Imperium Games' forever-in-progress Star Citizen is set to level up in-game facial expressions ...