Synopsis

Virtual YouTubers generate online content through computer-animated avatars. Employing motion capture technology, they record their own gestures and expressions, which are then faithfully rendered onto the digital persona. This concept gained traction in the mid-2010s, quickly blossoming into a widespread phenomenon. Professor Inami Masahiko will discuss the allure of online interaction via avatar, as well as the technology's broader possibilities. We will also examine how VTubing is being lever