Luma, the a16z-backed AI video and 3D model company, released a new model called Ray3 Modify that allows users to modify existing footage by providing character reference images that preserve the ...

HoYoverse, listen, I know you got money. You're one of the biggest gacha developers in the world, for Christ's sake. I know you've only just announced Varsapura, but can you do me a favour? Swap out ...

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For her full-body CG render, the developers adjusted her clothing silhouette and facial expressions to differentiate her from Tifa and Aerith. Meanwhile, for the close-up CG render, her caring and ...

Main character syndrome is the perception that your life is a story or a movie where you’re the central character. A term that was born on social media, it’s not a true syndrome or mental disorder.

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Main character syndrome and main character energy originated on social media to refer to a person who behaves as though the protagonist in the story of their life. Main character energy and main ...

Even though it might seem like Tesla has a lot going on—robotaxis, literal humanoid robots, and that ever-elusive affordable model that just keeps getting pushed back—its aging core lineup has only ...

Is MetaHuman Creator the future of CGI characters in videogames? Epic Games certainly thinks so and they're here to explain not only how it works, but all the recent improvements they unveiled at Epic ...

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Ciri's face in the new Witcher 4 trailer is a "direct copy of The Witcher 3 model" and the same one used in the Witcher 4 reveal trailer from the 2024 Game Awards.

Generative artificial intelligence startup Hedra Inc. today announced it has raised $32 million for an AI platform that allows creators to generate lifelike and vivid videos of characters using text, ...

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered game has brought a visual overhaul to one of gaming's most beloved fantasy worlds and players have been creating some wild-looking characters since the update ...