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#398 – Mark Zuckerberg: First Interview in the Metaverse

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Efficient Representation of Avatars through Scanning Technology

The Kodak avatars project involves scanning individuals with various expressions to create a computer model of their faces and bodies. This model is then transmitted over the wire as an encoded version of the user's appearance, which is both photo-realistic and more bandwidth-efficient compared to transmitting full videos or 3D immersive scenes. This method captures intricate details like human facial subtleties and flaws, making it a remarkable advancement in avatar technology.

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