Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics discovered that we are able to classify an expression much better when it moves naturally.
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany learned that we can recognize facial expressions better when it is moving naturally rather than when it is in a static photograph.
There are many explanations for each facial expression. A frown may say: “Please explain that again!". A nod may signify that you understand.
We must see the expression moving for at least 100 milliseconds in order for us to gain the advantage of dynamic information. Our brain is less capable of decoding the facial motion if the video sequence is shorter.
There are series of experiments that these scientists do in order for them to prove their theories. The result of the experiment shows that either pictures or motion alone are what is needed, but it’s the combination of the temporal sequence and the right facial motion to consistently interpret facial expressions.
Dr. Christian Wallraven, co-author of the study said, "Our results also have implications for the area of computer animation, since its goal is to create artificial avatars and facial animations that are able to communicate realistically and believably."
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This is certainly an interesting article and exciting to look forward to. The movie Avatar certainly did an awesome job on capturing real human facial expressions and making them digital. It also makes sense that an expression has to be in motion in order for correct interpretation. The human facial muscles move so fast according to your emotions, if you\’re transitioning quickly a still picture could easily display the wrong expression.
I agree with this article — and funnily enough it’s a topic I’ve often thought about. I see lots of unflattering pictures online trying to show subjects in the worst possible light as the photographer catches a particular expression. If there was a movie clip instead, that particular expression would not be emphasized as much.
I guess that makes sense, that facial expressions convey their message dynamically rather than statically. So a frown doesn’t always indicate disapproval or mean-spiritedness, but it should be interpreted in the context from which it arises.
It is a very interesting article about facial expression.A facial expression results from one or more motions or positions of the muscles of the face. These movements convey the emotional state of the individual.
The topic of the article is very and interesting to read out! This is very informative also! Really very nice!
This is a very intersting article wherein lot of information can be decoded by mere facial movements and expressions. This area is not much explored yet and research work should be promoted for this.