Live Emoji: Semantic Emotional Expressiveness of 2D Live Animation

Abstract

Live animation of 2D characters has recently become a popular way for storytelling, and has potential application scenarios like tele-present agents or robots. As an extension of human-human communication, there is a need for augmenting the emotional communication experience of live animation. In this paper, we explore the emotional expressiveness issue of 2D live animation. In particular, we propose a descriptive emotion command model to bind a triggering action, the semantic meaning, psychology measurements, and behaviors of an emotional expression. Based on the model, we designed and implemented a proof-of-concept 2D live animation system, where a novel visual programming tool for editing the behaviors of 2D digital characters, and an emotion command recommendation algorithm are proposed. Through a user evaluation, we showcase the usability of our system and its potential for boosting creativity and enhancing the emotional communication experience. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Interactive systems and tools;

Precursors of Openness to Provide Online Counseling: The Role of Future Thinking, Creativity, and Innovative Behavior of Future Online Therapists

“…While emotions are expressed linguistically and para linguistically through non-verbal signs and gestures in faceto-face communication, emotional expressiveness online may include a wide range of visual features. It has, for example, emoji and stickers, by which emotions and feelings can be expressed, thus making the sentiment of the message more salient (Zhao, 2019;Gantiva et al, 2020). It might be inferred that those who can use this visual language to communicate their emotions online effectively might also acknowledge the benefits of these practices in online counseling, thus feeling more capable of providing online sessions that often involve emotional communication.…”