Previs: A person-specific realistic virtual speaker

Juvier Melenchón Maldonado*, Fruncesc Alías Pujol, Ignusi Iriondo Sanz

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Abstract

This paper describes a 2D realistic talking face. The facial appearance model is constructed with a parameterised 2D sample based model. This representation supports moderated head movements, facial gestures and emotional expressions. Two main contributions for talking heads applications are proposed. First, the image of the lips is synthesized by means of shape and texture information. Secondly, a nearly automated training process makes the talking face personalization easier, due to the use of mouth tracking. Additionally, lips are synchronized in real time with speech that is generated using a SAPI compliant text-to-speech engine.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2002 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo, ICME 2002
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages461-464
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0780373049
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Event2002 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo, ICME 2002 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 26 Aug 200229 Aug 2002

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2002 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo, ICME 2002
Volume1

Conference

Conference2002 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo, ICME 2002
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period26/08/0229/08/02

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