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Life-Like Characters: Tools, Affective Functions, and Applications (2004)

Life-Like Characters: Tools, Affective Functions, and Applications (2004)

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For the first time, a comprehensive collection of the latest developments in scripting and representation languages for life-like characters, rounded off with an in-depth comparison and synopsis of the major approaches. The text introduces toolkits for authoring animated characters which further supports the practicality and ease of use of this new interface technology. As life-like characters is a vibrant research area, various applications have been designed and implemented. This book offers coverage of the most successful and promising applications, ranging from product presentation and student training to knowledge integration and interactive gaming. It also discusses the key challenges in the area and provides design guidelines for employing life-like characters.

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Pub dateNov 24, 2003
ISBN-103540008675
ISBN-139783540008675
LanguageEnglish
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