Archive for the ‘Games’ Tag
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Nov
2011
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The Uncanny Valley Explained
Extra Credits: Season 3, Ep. 16 - The Uncanny Valley
This was shared with me by fellow AMer, Andy Hood. It’s also narrated by a former AMer, and local Pixar Canada animator, Daniel Floyd. It’s the best explanation I’ve seen so far of that undesirable effect in photo-realistic movies and games known as ” the uncanny valley.” So if you’re still unclear on what exactly it is or why it happens, I suggest you check it out by clicking the image below. And if you’re into games, you’ll likely dig the rest of the series too.

