MetaPerson 2.0
We have released a beta version of the next generation of avatars that we call MetaPerson 2.0. The new avatars allow a wide range of customization options, including facial features, body shape and clothes. They have higher facial texture resolution, higher hair resolution and better skin texture that supports all kinds of rendering environments. We also offer the new Avatar Editor that works in a browser and can be built in your application! In short, MetaPerson 2.0 is all you’ve asked us for!
Facial features
The new rig allows one to adjust facial features such as overall facial shape, eyes, nose and lips. This can be done after the avatar is created in realtime! See a short video here: https://youtu.be/yZJZRyXkjSM. The editor is set up so that users can’t change the avatar identity, but can fix the issues they don’t like in their photos.
Body shape
A metaverse with identical bodies would look very dull, so we created a few blendshapes that can be used to change body shape. Obviously we support these blendshapes in the clothing assets for MetaPerson 2.0. Here is a short video of what users can achieve.
Clothing assets
MetaPerson 2.0 is designed to support a wide variety of outfits. We have started adding clothing assets in addition to 6 outfits that were already available in Avatar SDK. You can see a few of them in the beta version of MetaPerson 2.0. We have added the option to combine shirts with pants and shoes from different outfits. We are working with content creators to significantly scale up the wardrobe of avatars. If you are interested in having your assets available for MetaPerson avatars, please contact us at info@itseez3d.com.
Integration
Our customers used Avatar SDK APIs to generate avatars. Now the integration is easier: we will provide an online webpage that allows end users to create avatars and import them to 3D experiences. It also allows our business customers to use this webpage in their own product, reusing our avatar editor UI as well as security credentials for end users.
Release
We expect to release MetaPerson 2.0 by the end of March. Meanwhile, we are hosting a webinar on February 28, please sign up to attend https://avatarsdk.com/webinar/! If you have any feedback or questions concerning the integration of MetaPerson 2.0 in your product, please contact us at info@itseez3d.com! Meanwhile, try MetaPerson 2.0 beta!
