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What is the main application of digital human technology in the entertainment industry?
What is the main application of digital human technology in the entertainment industry?
What is the key to creating a 3D illusion with digital human technology?
What is the key to creating a 3D illusion with digital human technology?
What is a potential application of digital human technology in media?
What is a potential application of digital human technology in media?
What is crucial for creating new content and experiences with digital human technology?
What is crucial for creating new content and experiences with digital human technology?
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What is the primary goal for the future of digital human technology?
What is the primary goal for the future of digital human technology?
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What is the basis of the patented technique used in digital human technology?
What is the basis of the patented technique used in digital human technology?
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What is the primary function of the glass in Pepper's Ghost technique?
What is the primary function of the glass in Pepper's Ghost technique?
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What type of optical illusion involves bending the image with the glass?
What type of optical illusion involves bending the image with the glass?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of optical illusion used in Pepper's Ghost?
Which of the following is NOT a type of optical illusion used in Pepper's Ghost?
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What is the primary use of Pepper's Ghost in theater and film?
What is the primary use of Pepper's Ghost in theater and film?
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Who invented the Pepper's Ghost technique?
Who invented the Pepper's Ghost technique?
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What is Phantasmagoria in the context of Pepper's Ghost?
What is Phantasmagoria in the context of Pepper's Ghost?
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Study Notes
Digital Humans in Entertainment
- Digital humans have become more prevalent in movies and live performances, with examples like the elder Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Tupac at Coachella.
- The technology has advanced to create new forms of entertainment, such as Michael Jackson's hologram at the Billboard Music Awards.
Digital Human Technology
- The patented technique used is 200 years old, but with 21st-century technologies.
- It uses a 2D image projected in a specific way using angled reflective material, high-powered projectors, or LEDs with black backgrounds to create a 3D illusion.
- The technology is display-agnostic, focusing on creating hyper-realistic digital human characters.
Applications and Partnerships
- Digital humans can be used in films, music videos, print, and other media, offering unlimited new content, such as new images of Marilyn Monroe.
- The technology can take old footage and wrap it in a matrix-like image or video presentation.
- Partnerships with rights holders are crucial in creating new content and experiences.
- Leaders in their respective areas are partnered with to create new and innovative projects.
Future of Digital Humans
- The future of the technology relies on the evolution of supporting technologies, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- The goal is to make the technology viable for consumers and businesses to enjoy.
Digital Humans in Entertainment
- Digital humans have been used in movies and live performances, such as the elder Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and Tupac at Coachella.
- They have enabled the creation of new forms of entertainment, such as Michael Jackson's hologram at the Billboard Music Awards.
Digital Human Technology
- The patented technique used to create digital humans is 200 years old, but has been advanced with 21st-century technologies.
- The technology uses a 2D image projected in a specific way using angled reflective material, high-powered projectors, or LEDs with black backgrounds to create a 3D illusion.
- The technology is display-agnostic, focusing on creating hyper-realistic digital human characters.
Applications and Partnerships
- Digital humans can be used in various media, including films, music videos, and print.
- They can offer unlimited new content, such as new images of Marilyn Monroe.
- The technology can take old footage and wrap it in a matrix-like image or video presentation.
- Partnerships with rights holders are crucial in creating new content and experiences.
- Leaders in their respective areas are partnered with to create new and innovative projects.
Future of Digital Humans
- The future of digital humans relies on the evolution of supporting technologies.
- The technology needs to be scalable and cost-effective.
- The goal is to make the technology viable for consumers and businesses to enjoy.
Pepper's Ghost: Optical Illusions
What is Pepper's Ghost?
- A technique used to create a ghostly or transparent image on a stage or screen
- Involves the use of light, mirrors, and glass to create an optical illusion
How it Works
- A bright image is projected onto a plate of glass at a 45-degree angle
- The glass is positioned at a 45-degree angle to the audience's view
- The projected image is reflected off the glass and appears to the audience as a ghostly or transparent figure
- The image can be made to appear and disappear by adjusting the lighting and the angle of the glass
Types of Optical Illusions
- Reflection: The image is reflected off the glass to create the illusion
- Refraction: The image is bent by the glass to create the illusion
- Superimposition: The projected image is superimposed over a real object or scene to create the illusion
Applications
- Theater and Film: Used to create special effects, such as ghostly apparitions or transparent characters
- Theme Parks and Museums: Used to create interactive exhibits and displays
- Advertising and Marketing: Used to create eye-catching displays and promotions
History
- John Henry Pepper: Invented the technique in the 19th century
- Phantasmagoria: A form of entertainment that used Pepper's Ghost to create illusions of ghosts and spirits
- Modern Uses: The technique is still used today in various forms of entertainment and display
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Explore the rise of digital humans in movies, live performances, and other forms of entertainment. Learn about the advanced technology behind their creation and usage.
