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URAvatar: Universal Relightable Gaussian Codec Avatars Contributions (cited): (1) We introduce a universal relightable avatar prior model learned from hundreds of dynamic performance captures with a multi-view and multi-light system. (2) We build a drivable head avatar from a phone scan that can be rendered and relit with global... show more

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MrNeRF1 year ago

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(Alex) Compositing Academy1 year ago

Genuinely believe this is the most underrated tech right now, this will completely change communication & work.

MrNeRF1 year ago

I totally agree! Not many know about it outside this bubble here.

Non Believer1 year ago

No code released?

Reeva 🇺🇸1 year ago

"Mind-blown by the advancements in avatar technology! The potential for immersive experiences just took a giant leap forward!"

Rigaku ryōhō1 year ago

Amazing.

BeastTitanHunter1 year ago

@OpenAI @midjourney @HeyGen_Official @hedra_labs

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