Designing characters that are both realistic and consistent across different poses, expressions, and contexts can feel like an uphill battle, even for seasoned AI creators. To help make this task ...

Looking at the Best Picture nominees from the most recent Academy Awards—Gravity, 12 Years a Slave, Dallas Buyer’s Club—it was clear that stories about overcoming adversity resonate with people. There ...

At the United States Military Academy at West Point, our object is not only to teach cadets to be tactically skilled officers, but also to develop character—the constellation of psychological ...

Character design in animation is a way to tell stories. That can be with an expressive and fun viewpoint, taking us out of reality, and there are so many styles and aesthetics to explore. But the ...

Stories are breathed into life by characters. They are evocative, create tension, and move the story along. In digital storytelling, characters hold the ground and focus the viewer, as well as turn ...

Have you ever imagined bringing your wildest stories to life, complete with vivid characters, dynamic scenes, and cinematic flair—all without a massive production crew? Whether you’re a filmmaker, a ...

To paraphrase “A Tale of Two Cities,” when it comes to character these seem like both the best of times and the worst of times. On the negative side, it seems like some new political, social, or ...