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Putting Yourself Into a Video Game for Free Just Got Way Easier!

One of the reasons video games are so popular is that they offer people a form of escape. Sure, drawing on an arsenal of weapons to take out the bad guys in "Assassin's Creed" is good fun. But most gamers aren't just gearing up for some real-life battle between groups of trained killers; they're just looking for a little respite from life as an office drone, for instance, or overloaded parent.

That yearning to escape may be no more clear than in a gamer's all-important choice of an avatar, the character or image that represents a real person in the video game world or on social media. Many folks go for something that resembles them physically, except maybe with bigger biceps, a smaller waist, more hair or just an all-around stronger sense of badassery.

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New research shows that avatar images can even change the way people sculpt their own bodies in the real world, and another study looked at what gamers call themselves online can say about their real lives. Still, a group of video game techies at the University of Southern California is betting that many gamers would go for an avatar that reflects what's reflected in a mirror.

Researchers at USC's Institute for Creative Technologies recently released a package of free tools designed to help gamers create highly-personalized avatars based on scans of their own faces and bodies.

The technology works in concert with 3-D photo scanning programs like Skanect or KinectFusion. It uses a combination of tools to add skin, hair, clothing and other animation to a raw 3-D image. Gamers can then alter avatar bone structure, as well as height, weight, shoulders, waist size and other features. The tool realistically adjusts other parts of the body as this information is logged. Adding inches to a waist line, for example, will automatically increase chest size and direct the model to hunch over more.

Here's a video showing the tool in action:

David Dodge is a video game designer and producer who runs a computer programming boot camp for kids. He says the technology could have a “profound impact” on the gaming industry.

“While some gamers will continue to develop avatars as alter-egos and fantastical characters," says Dodge, "there is a large audience who will enjoy bringing increased personalization to their gaming experience and who will love portraying their own identity in the game.” He adds that personalized avatars are likely to be a big hit in multiplayer games, where groups of friends all participate together.

The USC program also empowers the avatars to run, jump and interact with objects within a game setting. The developers are currently fast at work on adding facial gesture capabilities to the package. The say users can already create and animate a 3-D version of themselves in as little as four minutes.

Now That's Interesting The term "avatar" comes from the the Sanskrit word for "descent," and is a religious term used in Hinduism and Sikhism to describe a deity's manifestation in the physical world.

Jay-Z~~The Blueprint for Success~~

Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and media proprietor. He is one of the most successful and influential rappers of all time, and his music has been praised for its lyricism, storytelling, and social commentary.

Momma Carter~

Jay-Z was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City. He began rapping in the early 1990s, and his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, was released in 1996. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Jay-Z as one of the leading rappers in the industry.

Jay-Z has released 14 studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has also won 22 Grammy Awards, making him the most awarded rapper in Grammy history.

Jay-Z is married to singer Beyoncé, and they have three children together. He is one of the most recognizable and respected figures in popular culture, and his impact on hip-hop and music in general is undeniable.

In addition to his music career, Jay-Z is also a successful businessman. He founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995, and he has also invested in a variety of other businesses, including clothing, sports, and entertainment.

He is one of the most recognizable and respected figures in popular culture, and his impact on hip-hop and music in general is undeniable.

Here are some of the key moments in Jay-Z's career:

• 1996: Releases his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, which is a critical and commercial success.

• 1998: Releases his second album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, which is also a success.

• 1999: Founds the record label Roc-A-Fella Records.

• 2001: Releases his third album, The Blueprint, which is considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.

• 2003: Releases his fourth album, The Black Album, which is his final album under his contract with Def Jam Recordings.

• 2004: Founds the clothing line Rocawear.

• 2006: Releases his fifth album, Kingdom Come.

• 2008: Releases his sixth album, American Gangster, which is inspired by the movie of the same name.

• 2010: Releases his seventh album, The Blueprint 3, which is a sequel to his 2001 album The Blueprint.

• 2013: Releases his eighth album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, which is his first album released through his own record label, Roc Nation.

• 2017: Releases his ninth album, 4:44, which is a more personal and introspective album.

• 2019: Releases his tenth album, Everything Is Love, with his wife Beyoncé.

Jay-Z is still active in the music industry, and he continues to release new music and tour. He is also a successful businessman, and he is one of the most influential figures in popular culture.

JAY-Z Returns to Instagram and Announces New Music for 'The Book of Clarence'

The rapper began promoting his latest project on Tuesday

JAY-Z is back — both online and with new music soon. 

The rapper, 53, quietly returned to Instagram on Tuesday at @jayz. Based on his first post, it looks like the "Empire State of Mind" artist came back to social media to begin promoting his upcoming new music. 

While few details have been announced, an official release for the upcoming film The Book of Clarence confirmed that he’ll be contributing to the soundtrack. 

For his first Instagram post, the Grammy winner (whose real name is Shawn Carter) shared the trailer for Jeymes Samuel’s Biblical comedy starring Lakeith Stanfield. He captioned the post, “The Book of Clarence January 2024.”

JAY-Z is also among the producers of the film about a “down-on-his-luck” man living in Jerusalem who tries to capitalize on the rising influence of the Messiah. It's currently due to hit theaters on Jan. 12, 2024. 

At this time, it has yet to be confirmed how many songs the rap star will release on the soundtrack, if they feature any collaborations or when they’ll drop.

The Roc Nation founder previously collaborated with writer-director Jeymes Samuel on his 2021 film The Harder They Fall, which JAY-Z produced and wrote two soundtrack songs for, as well as his 2017 short, Jay-Z: Legacy.

Currently, the “Part II” artist only follows his wife Beyoncé on Instagram. His page just includes a link to rocnation.com, and his profile picture is a shot from the early days of his career. 

The hip-hop legend recently reached a major milestone in his career. In July, he became the first Black recording artist to earn at least 10 double-platinum solo studio albums.

The news came shortly after the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) updated its certifications, pushing the rapper’s 2009 album The Blueprint 3 to double-platinum status and making his 2003 album The Black Album reach quadruple-platinum status. 

As a part of the 50 years of hip-hop celebration, the “Holy Grail” rapper was honored with an exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library titled Book of HOV. The exhibition, which opened in July and is free and open to the public until sometime this fall, showcases archives, never-before-seen footage, images, masters and more from throughout the music icon’s career.

In a press release, the exhibit was described as "a tribute to Carter’s global impact as a musician, entrepreneur, philanthropist and disruptor."

The statement continued, “It was also constructed as a surprise to Carter and as a celebration for both his hometown of Brooklyn and the broader hip-hop community across the world.”

Beyoncé and her and JAY-Z’s eldest, daughter Blue Ivy, 11, showed their support for him at the exhibit’s unveiling in July. 

The Spirit of Gabriel

The Spirit of peter Gabriel evokes the sense of adventure and discovery that is often found in his music. Gabriel takes his audiences on a journey of interdimensional travel, where they experience the world according to Peter~

Peter Gabriel is an English singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and humanitarian activist. He rose to fame as the original lead singer of the progressive rock band Genesis. After leaving Genesis in 1975, he launched a successful solo career with "Solsbury Hill" as his first single. His fifth studio album, So (1986), is his best-selling release and is certified triple platinum in the UK and five times platinum in the US.

one of my all time fav songs~~sledge hammer~

"Sledgehammer" is a song by English rock musician Peter Gabriel. It was released in April 1986 as the lead single from his fifth studio album, So (1986). It was produced by Gabriel and Daniel Lanois. It reached No. 1 in Canada on 21 July 1986, where it spent four weeks; No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States on 26 July 1986; and No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, thanks in part to its music video. It was his biggest hit in North America and ties with "Games Without Frontiers" as his biggest hit in the United Kingdom.

the song has been described as dance-rock, funk rock and soul. Ryan Reed of Paste called the song a danceable "blue-eyed soul-strut". Trouser Press gave it as an example of Gabriel's "characteristically sophisticated music" which in this case "touches on funk". The song also features a synthesised shakuhachi flute generated with an E-mu Emulator II sampler. Gabriel said the "cheap organ sound" comes from an expensive Prophet-5 synth, which he regards as "an old warhorse" sound tool.

The music video for "Sledgehammer" was directed by Stephen R. Johnson and won nine MTV Video Music Awards in 1987, including Video of the Year, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Special Effects, Best Choreography, and Best Overall Performance. It is considered one of the greatest music videos of all time.

The song's lyrics are about the power of music and the importance of imagination. Gabriel has said that the song is about "the power of art to change the world".

"Sledgehammer" is a classic song that has stood the test of time. It is a catchy, danceable song with a positive message. The song's music video is also a masterpiece of creativity and innovation. "Sledgehammer" is a reminder that music can be both fun and meaningful. has won numerous awards, including 10 Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He was also awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2006.

olive tree~

Gabriel continues to be a relevant and influential figure in the industry. He is a pioneer of world music and a tireless advocate for human rights. He is a true Renaissance man, and his work has had a profound impact on the world. Here are some of Peter Gabriel's most notable achievements:Gabriel has been a champion of world music for much of his career. He co-founded the WOMAD festival in 1982.

4 kinds of horses

He has continued to focus on producing and promoting world music through his Real World Records label. He has pioneered digital distribution methods for music, co-founding OD2, one of the first online music download services. Gabriel has also been involved in numerous humanitarian efforts. In 1980, he released the anti-apartheid single "Biko". He has participated in several human-rights benefit concerts, including Amnesty International's Human Rights Now! 10 grammy awards

1 Brit Award

1 Golden Globe Award

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (as a member of Genesis)

Polar Music Prize winner

Co-founder of the WOMAD festival

Founder of Real World Records

Pioneer of digital music distribution

Human rights activist

panopticom~

playing for time~

Road to joy~

the court~

Peter Gabriel is a truly unique and talented individual. He is a gifted musician, songwriter, producer, and activist. His work has had a profound impact on the world, and he continues to be a relevant and influential figure.

an interview with Peter - 2017