Roberto Iacoviello, Virtual Production expert at Rai television discusses the innovative use of synthetic humans to reconstruct historical figures as digital avatars, with the aim of bridging the gap between the past and the present, preserving cultural heritage, and combating the fading of historical memory over time. Roberto highlights the specific case of celebrating the birthday anniversary of legendary opera singer Maria Callas by creating a digital twin of her. He explains the process of building the 3D model of Maria Callas from 2D pictures and the integration of motion capture technology to animate her. This approach involves using two performers for body and facial motion capture, ensuring a realistic and appealing presentation. Roberto also emphasizes the attention to detail in creating a seamless experience and the potential applications of this technology beyond traditional TV programming. Finally, he mentions that more information about the company can be found on its website and through Rai, the Italian public broadcaster. See More Details about Synthetic Humans and the Final Showcase Session on the IBC Website – IBC Accelerator Project
