Researchers at Facebook and Tel Aviv University in Israel have teamed up to bring your selfies to “life. ” Using a single still photo of a person’s face, their new technology is able to animate it and introduce different expressions.
The study has developed a technique that will “automatically animate” a still portrait, even a painting, creating […]. petapixel.com
Apple has quietly acquired a new French technology startup, Regaind, which specializes in AI and computer vision for analyzing photos. Apple’s Photos app is already able to search through images using keywords like “dog” or “tree” and pull out the relevant images, but this acquisition may indicate further AI developments for the app. TechCrunch reports, based […] petapixel.com »
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Three significant figures in the history of digital image sensor development collaborated on a new research paper that reviews nearly six decades of sensor evolution, detailing pivotal moments and technologies along the way, while also looking ahead to the future of camera tech. [Read More]
Computational photography features raise the hackles of many photographers, but many examples of these tools help photographers bring their creative visions to life and make their lives easier.
Canon Inc. developed a groundbreaking 410-megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor, setting a new record for the most pixels achieved on a 35mm image sensor. [Read More]
While imaging companies rarely use CES as a platform to launch new consumer cameras and lenses anymore, the major electronics tradeshow remains a great place for camera makers to show off interesting technology.
Most of us are accustomed to discussing sizes and resolutions when it comes to the camera models that we're familiar with. Those of us who are a bit more tech-savvy know of back-illuminated sensors.
Hologram hardware and software company Looking Glass, known for its spatial displays, announced new iOS support via Unity integration, enabling users to run real-time 3D media using just an iPhone or iPad, rather than super-powerful dedicated computers. [Read More]
Engineer, builder, and YouTube creator Shane Wighton, known for the YouTube channel Stuff Made Here, has tackled a lot of fascinating engineering questions over the years.