Hülsken, FrankFrankHülskenEckes, ChristianChristianEckesKuck, RolandRolandKuckUnterberg, JörgJörgUnterbergJörg, SophieSophieJörg0000-0002-7910-85532025-02-172025-02-1720071081-1451https://fis.uni-bamberg.de/handle/uniba/106369We report on the workflow for the creation of realistic virtual anthropomorphic characters. 3D-models of human heads have been reconstructed from real people by following a structured light approach to 3D-reconstruction. We describe how these high-resolution models have been simplified and articulated with blend shape and mesh skinning techniques to ensure real-time animation. The full-body models have been created manually based on photographs. We present a system for capturing whole body motions, including the fingers, based on an optical motion capture system with 6 DOF rigid bodies and cybergloves. The motion capture data was processed in one system, mapped to a virtual character and visualized in real-time. We developed tools and methods for quick post processing. To demonstrate the viability of our system, we captured a library consisting of more than 90 gestures.engReal-time animation3D-reconstructionoptical motion capturefacial animationarticle10.20870/IJVR.2007.6.4.2704