The Uncanny Valley
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Here is an online video that discusses the common pitfall of the uncanny valley in 3d games and animation. It is both entertaining and informative. It’s by James Portnow and Daniel Floyd. Enjoy!


Written by Hauzer
Very interresting clip. This makes me think twice before starting on an animation. It’s really really hard to make something realistic enough to make people believe it’s real. I enjoy the not reaslistic characters more the the realistic ones. It’s easier to feel alike to them.
p.s. what a cool name does this guy has.^^
Heh I never heard of the term Uncanny Valley before, but it sound logically
Its true though, I never enjoyed movies like that (think Beowulf), they seem way too fake.
I sortof hope human cg animations wont ever look realistic, would take the fun off the striving to get there..