Parametric face modeling and affect synthesis

In this paper, we present a fast algorithm for automatically generating a 3D model of a human face and synthesizing affects on it. This work is a step towards low bandwidth virtual Tele-presence using avatars. The idea is to generate a 3D model of a person’s face and animate different emotions on the face at a remote observer’s end, thus eliminating the need to send raw video. This research is part of a larger project, which deals with development of novel sensory systems and interfaces to enhance safety of a driver. The proposed algorithm uses a stereo pair of images of a driver’s face and creates a 3D mesh model by deforming and texture mapping a predefined 3D mesh.