Sony develops tool to turn 2d photo into 3d model ..with creepy results

[CptStern]

We don't pretend to understand the Japanese, we usually just nod graciously and smile when they dazzle us with their consumer electronics and robots. But Sony's MotionPortrait is different, SolidAlliance different. The technology creates 3D graphics from 2D stills of human faces. The 3D faces can then be animated semi-realistically using standard computer graphics. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised to find this tech in a CyberShot point-and-shoot in a few years out. Innocent enough until you see how it's demonstrated. Click through to see the results and feel free to laugh or scream at the end .. we did both in unison much to our surprise.

http://www.gadgetcom.com/video-sony...otos-into-3d-animations-with-chilling-effect/



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbkX...to-3d-animations-wit/&feature=player_embedded

lol, japan is so crazy/awesome ..but mostly just wierd


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufoApSKRaCs&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0vrElHOKkQ

 

[Ravioli]

what is this i dont even...

 

[CyberPitz]

Nightmares, thanks.

 

[Raziaar]

Wow... that is creepy!

 

[MJ12]

Wtf, it's like they were playing with G Mod's facial positioner and thought "Lets make this into a product"

 

[Barnz]

what the **** stern

i guess sony likes wasting money on pointless projects

 

[Krynn72]

I laughed so ****ing hard.

 

[jverne]

ha ha...funny stern...but i'm gonna need my minute and 7 seconds of life back, send it to my address. thanks

 

[Dog--]

WHAT THE ****?

somegoddamncaps

 

[UnbredCylinder7]

I have to admit, that was a little creepy. However this is actually a kind of cool idea if I understand it correctly.

 

[Sulkdodds]

I swear I haven't laughed so hard in weeks. ;(

 

[knut]

In tears right now. Jesus.

 

[Dax]

they are not right in the head but damn I lol'd.

 

[nurizeko]

 

[highlander]

what is this i dont even...

this. .

 

[Dodo]

Lawwl

-dodo

 

[Maturin]

That's not the Uncanny Valley, that's the Marianas Trench.

 

[StardogChampion]

It's funny as hell whatever it is.

 

[Gunner]

 

[Ennui]

That's not the Uncanny Valley, that's the Marianas Trench.

hahah amen to that!

It is pretty amusing how reminiscent of silly Gmod poses they look though.