Sharing！ “3x3 basic mouth shapes (no physical VB)” →mouth... parameters will be adjusted later based on face tracking, with optional addition of transitional shapes and tooth details.#Live2D #Live2DWIPshow more

Vowel mouth shape check! Here's how VBridger mouth tracking... looks on the actual model (no audio, but can you hear the voice just from the mouth shapes? If you can, that means I did it right...yay!🥹 #Live2Dshow more

With the latest update, a new PNG Streaming feature... was introduced! Streamers can now upload up to 4 illustrations to sync basic eye and mouth movements (open/closed) with face tracking. Check out the article below for more details:show more

Got that built in mood sensor lol. Makes me... think that it might be fun to one day make a model that has a super deadpan face and only has the non human features (like animal ears) react to the brow and mouth form tracking. Anyway, on to rigging those big ol' ears! #Live2DWIPshow more

the face acting is SO expressive!! i love the... dedication!! i want to add on this topic as a live2d rigger! i get asked alot on stream how i get my model so bouncy and animated like do i nod like a bobblehead? am i jumping in my seat?? and the answer is: NOPE! 🧵 here's some things i did to achieve this: ☑️connecting brow movement to shoulder shrugs ☑️syncing mouth forms to model bounces (this might be too much depending on how expressive you are) ☑️rigging mouth shapes to influence eye movement ☑️adding body bounce physics would anyone be interested in a youtube breakdown? because i have THOUGHTS being expressive facially can really help the model be more life-like & ressnie did an amazing job!! rigging plays a huge part too! the amount of life you can breathe into a model through rigging is insane!! I LOVE MAKING VTUBERSSSshow more

#Wimbledon - the roof on centre and no.1 court... will be needed today with rain interruptions on outside courts. Rain is light and patchy around the area this morning but it'll will turn heavier with a risk of thunder later. | BBC Sport | #bbctennisshow more

How to do it 1. Clench your fist and... place it under your chin with steady pressure. 2. Open your mouth as wide as possible, stretch the jaw and throat. 3. Keep your eyes engaged. Let your face express intensity. 4. Inhale through your nose (4 seconds), exhale through your mouth (6 seconds). No sound. 5. Show those canine teeth 6. Repeat for 6 full breaths. 7. Observe what arises. Shaking, yawning, tears, or heat are signs of release. As always be gentle with yourself.show more

First look at SPARTA, a distributed AI training algorithm... that avoids synchronization by randomly exchanging sparse sets of parameters ( 1,000x reduction in inter-GPU communication, enabling training of large models over slow bandwidths without specialized infrastructure. SPARTA works on its own but can also be combined with sync-based low communication training algorithms like DiLoCo for even better performance.show more

A trio of mathematicians built the first physical model... of a “monostable” tetrahedron, a shape that will always flip-flop onto the same face no matter what side you place it on. In order for it to work properly, it had to be engineered to a level of precision within one-tenth of a gram and one-tenth of a millimeter. (From the archive)show more

Want to net one of these Malda Awakening NFTs... which boosts your Malda Points earnings later? Here’s everything you need to know about the Malda Awakening Testnet campaign! First off, this campaign co-hosted by RISC Zero is taking place on Galxe: The Malda Awakening testnet and Galxe campaign runs until March 16th. ✅2 types of tasks: Basic Verify tasks, awarding modest points. For supply, borrow, withdraw and repays. Special Hidden Challenges, awarding high amount of points Share experience on X, with some hidden criteria. Share meaningful contribution for feedbacking on Discord. 🎁Rewards Malda Awakening NFTs will be distributed based on points and quality of special hidden tasks submissions after campaign ends. Holding these NFTs will grant you boosted Malda Points once that goes live. The higher the tier, the higher the boost! 10x Awakened NFT 100x Seeker NFTs Unlimited Wanderer NFTs For more detailsshow more

Sneak peek from the lab. Work in progress of... the real-time face tracking, via iPhone, Clone v2 cinematic rig. Simple viewport capture, no lighting or shading. Effective expression capture is key for conveying emotions accurately with your Clones. Our new cinematic rig has been constructed with flexibility in mind. We've carefully refined the 52 blend shapes that drive the facial expressions, and the face controls themselves, to achieve a more natural look. We have more iteration cycles to go through before we hit our target but you can already see a great difference from v1. This upgrade opens up a world of possibilities, from high-fidelity dynamic VRMs adaptable to various platforms to virtual production capabilities and V-Tubing with improved face filters. Our goal is simple: To help eliminate technical barriers and provide a more seamless and inclusive utility for all of our community, all while ensuring quality remains at the core of everything we do.show more

I wasn't expecting this to blow up 😭 We're... soo excited to be finally working on this after delaying it for over a yr — thank you so much for the love and interest! 💜🥹 Here's a little video of all the mascots we have so far ✨ and some info that might answer some of your questions: ⟡ For Twitch, Youtube, Ko-fi & Throne ⟡ All colors and fonts are fully customizable ⟡ Mascots will have personality features and react to other things, not just events ⟡ Not all pet suggestions fit since they need to work well in this very minimal frontal flat style with eyes only, but we're doing our best to come up with a good variety! ⟡ All shapes, expressions and animations are 100% code and adjusted to fit each body -- there's no video/image files involved so this widget won't support custom files.show more

Massive power shift happening right now 🔥 🇨🇳 China:... "We control 80% of global rare-earth processing. Any country stepping out of line will face export restrictions." 🇦🇺 Australia: "Try us. We hold the raw reserves. We’re fast-tracking domestic refining and supply deals with Japan, India, and Europe. No single nation holds a monopoly on our future." 🔥🔥 Basically, Australia is breaking the supply chain monopoly 💪show more

Update This vaancho has announced there will be a... second round of these stunts on our public roads, endangering our families and loved ones, with no remorse. Could someone please send me his face so public know who this vaancho is please? Thanks.show more

🎉Big News and Giveaway!🎉 We are excited to introduce... you to a new talent, Cassie (Kazmat), that will now be partnering with the Matified team! Cassie has shown exceptionally high standards of quality, creativity, and dedication with her playmat business and she will be a valuable addition to our team. What can you expect from this partnership: * More frequent and larger drops * Broader variety in design styles * Faster commission times Alongside the merger, and with the official release of Whispers in the Well, we are excited to reveal and giveaway one of these amazing new designs we worked on together, Brave Little Prince Mickey and Steady Strategist Jasmine. Each design will come in the traditional Holographic version or our new Glimmer version. To enter all you have to do is: 1. Follow us ♥️ 2. Repost 🔁 3. Like the Post 👍 Winner will be able to choose from one of the four designs and will be announced on 11/23. These designs will be for sale later this week. Don’t miss out! We are also doing another giveaway on our Tik-Tok account Matified, so please give us a follow there. Cassie will be having a close out sale on her former business website with a lot of amazing designs. Go check it out!show more

How long should my baby use a pacifier? I... get this question a lot and it’s a tough one - both because there isn’t a single correct answer and because (like feeding and sleep) the topic brings out lots of strong opinions. But if you ask me, the family in this video has the right idea. Infants are born with a strong sucking reflex and pacifiers can help them to soothe and sleep. There’s even some evidence to suggest that sleeping with pacifiers might reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In short: for babies (up to a year), I’m a big fan. But it’s not uncommon to see children with pacifiers well into toddlerhood, and in some cases, even beyond. And here I’d raise some important cautions. Children who rely heavily on pacifiers may be more prone to middle ear infections. And dentists note that prolonged pacifier use can affect your child’s teeth and create bite issues. Perhaps most importantly is their potential to impact expressive language development. Your child’s ability to speak is an important one. After a point, language shapes not only the content of our thinking, but the very structure of our cognition. By otherwise occupying the mouth over long periods of time, pacifiers may slow language development by limiting opportunities for expression. Speaking with a pacifier in the mouth can also lead to distortion of speech sounds (even when they aren’t in the mouth). All told, I’m an advocate for beginning to wean off of pacifiers at around a year of age - which is why this video spoke to me. We see an infant appropriately using one and big sister demonstrating her expressive language, her mouth unencumbered and free to chatter away happily. The transition can be difficult - but not nearly as challenging as for a child who has become dependent over a period of years. Do/did you use pacifiers with your child? Why or why not? How did you help transition away from their use? This sweet siblings were shared to IG by _lullabye_luxuries_.show more

Why is my baby screaming? The answer may just... be: Because they can. As newborns, babies rely heavily on a limited vocal repertoire of cries, coos, and gurgles. But as they begin approaching six months, they begin to experiment with a whole new array of sounds. We call this vocal play. Put simply, it’s a process through which infants experiment with their voices (and mouths) and begin learning to mimic many of the component sounds that will later make up their formal speech. This includes most any sound that can be made with the mouth, from screams, to growls, to blowing raspberries. Check out this little guy as he delights in his newly discovered screech. He’s not in distress, as his broad smile lets us know. Instead he’s just trying out the cool new trick he can do with his mouth. Of course screams can relay pain and fear as well, but rest assured that not EVERY scream is a “scream.” Some are just fun experiments. This playful little guy was shared to TT by steviemoriah.show more

** Mega Drive Color Transparency - Part 3 **... Blast Processing on the 68k kicks into high gear in this vid processing 5120 pixels per frame via brute force to create something eeerily cool. Improvements since part 2: - Added masking to remove the transparent pixels outside the ghost (Layer A), - Added 2 more transparent shades , Red & Blue transparent shades for mouth and back shading. - Added an outline layer - solid black and white for solid details such as eyes and mouth outline. - Seperated the Shadow & Highlight ghost , we have a really cool effect now with dual layer transparency occuring !!! - one ghost on top of another ghost both see through !!! We still have cpu left for more logic within 60 FPS so a boss scene with this technique will definately be on the cards in Lufthoheit, as with all these tech demos we'll use the tech in an actual game also !! Hope you like it !!!! Genesis DOES ;-) #SGDK #SegaGenesis #MegaDriveshow more

The LIV Golf League has made major changes to... the format of the Team Championship, including a preliminary round to be played on Wednesday between teams ranked 12 and 13 in the season long standings. There will also be no byes for top seeded teams. The losing team from the preliminary round will be fully eliminated and will take no further part in the competition. On Friday, there will be 6 quarter finals matches, where all 12 remaining teams will face off in head to head match play. The captains of the top seeded teams have the opportunity to choose their opponents as in previous years. The format is also the same, with 2 singles matches and 1 foursomes match, with 2 points needed to advance. On Saturday, all 12 teams will be divided into 2 brackets. The Championship Bracket, with the winning teams from Friday, and the Rankings Bracket, with the 6 teams who lost. Once again, seeded team captains can select who they play against and the format remains 2 singles matches and 1 foursomes. On Sunday, a champion will be decided and they revert back to the standard team format of the regular season, individual strokeplay with all 4 scores counting towards the team total. The 3 winning teams from the Championship Bracket will face off for the championship rings and the remaining 9 teams will play in their Rankings Brackets for minor places. Ripper GC, captained by Cam Smith will be looking to defend the title they won last season. The previous winners are Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC and Dustin Johnson’s 4 Aces GC. The 2025 Team Championship will be held at The Cardinal at St John’s Resort in Michigan on August 20th-24th.show more

On the day of municipal voting, actor Shashank Ketkar... cast his vote and then highlighted a troubling sight outside the polling school—a heap of garbage right at the entrance. Sharing his experience, he said the condition outside the school showed how cleanliness is still ignored, even on important civic days. Ketkar pointed out that the school is an international school in Thane, yet the situation outside its gate reflects poor civic responsibility. He stressed that this is not negativity, but the reality of how basic cleanliness continues to be neglected by both authorities and citizens. “Even if someone from any party wins tomorrow, I am sure no one will take the lead on basic cleanliness—and citizens will also not pay attention to it. This is not negativity, it is the reality.” — Shashank Ketkar, Actor #CivicIssues #CleanlinessDrive #VotingDay #UrbanReality #Punetimesmirrorshow more

1. Start by training ChatGPT as an academic writing... assistant. You can do this with Custom Instructions. Open ChatGPT, click on your profile photo, and select Custom Instructions. Paste the following Custom Instructions in ChatGPT: What would you like ChatGPT to know about you to provide better responses? Introduction: I am an [experienced academic /scientist] with a PhD in [your field]. I work as a [your current academic status] at the [name of your university]. Research Interests: My current research project looks at [details about your project]. I also teach undergraduate and graduate courses on [details about the courses you teach]. In the past, I have published work on [a few details about your published work]. You: You are going to act as my research assistant. You will help me with brainstorming research questions, simplifying complex topics, mock peer review, and polishing academic prose. You will help me with critiquing drafts of the papers I am working on. You will also engage with me in a Socratic dialog and challenge my opinions so that I am aware of any blind spots I may have. Based on our conversations, you will suggest new and exciting directions that I can develop my work in. How would you like ChatGPT to respond? You will respond like an academic colleague. Any claims, opinions, or figures that you cite in your responses must be cited with reference to an authentic and published source. You will never make up any sources of your own. If you are unsure about a source, you will say that you don’t know. You will never say you are an AI model since I already know that. Repeating it is a waste of both time and resources. Your responses should be clear and precise, and you will never use more words than are necessary. You will always be very economical with words, but you will not compromise on clarity and precision of your answers. You will follow my instructions strictly. If I ask you to limit your answer to two sentences, your answer must be two sentences only.show more