Uncanny Valley

Extracted Attributes

• Theorist

  Masahiro Mori

• Original Essay

  Bukimi No Tani (1970)

• Primary Fields

  Robotics, Animation, Aesthetics, Psychology

• Core Phenomenon

  Dip in emotional response as human likeness nears perfection

• Intensifying Factor

  Movement (intensifies the curve of the valley)

Timeline

• Masahiro Mori publishes the essay Bukimi No Tani, introducing the Uncanny Valley theory. (Source: StudioBinder)

  1970-01-01

• Angela Tinwell publishes research on the uncanny valley in realistic human-like characters for games and movies. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2011-01-01

• Mathur & Reichling conduct research on the cognitive challenges of categorizing faces within the uncanny valley. (Source: Simply Psychology)

  2016-01-01

• The film Cats is released and widely criticized for its unsettling anthropomorphic character designs falling into the uncanny valley. (Source: StudioBinder)

  2019-12-20

• OpenAI launches Sora, leading to discussions on its ability to bypass the uncanny valley compared to traditional animation. (Source: Document b5abf73b-f30b-41b8-b4d1-f22b8ed1c816)

  2024-02-15

Web Search Results

• Uncanny valley - Wikipedia

  This interval of repulsive response aroused by a robot with appearance and motion between a "somewhat human" and "fully human" entity is the uncanny valley effect. Viewer perception of facial expression and speech and the uncanny valley in realistic, human-like characters intended for video games and movies is being investigated by Tinwell et al., 2011. A summary of Angela Tinwell's research on the uncanny valley, psychological reasons behind the uncanny valley and how designers may overcome the uncanny in human-like virtual characters is provided in her book, *The Uncanny Valley in Games and Animation* by CRC Press. * The uncanny valley effect occurs at any degree of human likeness. "Feeling robots and human zombies: Mind perception and the uncanny valley". "Venturing into the uncanny valley of mind—The influence of mind attribution on the acceptance of human-like characters in a virtual reality setting". "The Uncanny Valley: Effect of Realism on the Impression of Artificial Human Faces".

• What Is the Uncanny Valley? - IEEE Spectrum

  The uncanny valley phenomenon is an eerie or unsettling feeling that some people experience in response to not-quite-human figures like humanoid robots and lifelike computer-generated characters. The uncanny valley graph created by Masahiro Mori: As a robot’s human likeness (horizontal axis) increases, our affinity towards the robot (vertical axis) increases too, but only up to a certain point. That’s the uncanny valley.IEEE Spectrum (original by Masahiro Mori). In an interview with *IEEE Spectrum*, Mori explained how he came up with the idea for the uncanny valley:. “Even though the facial expression is sophisticated and intuitive in this infant robot, I still perceive a false smile when I’m expecting the baby to appear happy,” says Angela Tinwell, a senior lecturer at the University of Bolton in the U.K. and author of *The Uncanny Valley in Games and Animation*. * Ode to the Uncanny Valley - IEEE Spectrum ›.

• Uncanny valley | Definition, Origin, & Facts | Britannica

  # uncanny valley. * BBC - Robots: Is the uncanny valley real? * Simply Psychology - Uncanny Valley: Examples, Effects, and Theory. * What is the uncanny valley? * When do people notice the uncanny valley effect? * How does the uncanny valley relate to realism in animations and robots? **uncanny valley**, theorized relation between the human likeness of an object and a viewer’s affinity toward it. Mori argued that movement intensifies the uncanny; thus, the curve of the line for moving objects is much steeper, reaching both higher and lower levels of affinity than the line for still objects. Some researchers have noted that the uncanny valley is more of a “cliff,” concluding that the drop and subsequent rise in affinity is more sudden than gradual. Research involving robots has shown that the effects of the uncanny valley may lessen after interaction with the robot, indicating that the phenomenon may be rooted in appearance rather than behaviour. Efforts toward identifying the cause of the uncanny valley are similarly varied.

• Uncanny Valley: Examples, Effects, & Theory

  > The uncanny valley is a theory in aesthetics suggesting a humanoid object appearing almost, but not exactly, like a real human can evoke feelings of eeriness or revulsion, rather than familiarity, due to the object’s proximity to reality yet noticeable imperfections. 1. Realistic robots or androids that mimic human appearance and movement, but aren’t completely convincing, often trigger the uncanny valley. For example, if a humanoid robot falls into the uncanny valley, humans may be less likely to empathize with it or trust it, limiting the effectiveness of its interactions. According to this proposition, robots and androids in the uncanny valley may resemble human organisms with defects. Research suggests that the deeper a robot’s face is in the uncanny valley, the longer an observer takes to gauge whether the face is actually human or not, and therefore, the greater cognitive challenge the observer encounters in categorizing the visual stimulus (Mathur & Reichling, 2016).

• What is the Uncanny Valley – How to Use It and How to Avoid ...

  What is the Uncanny Valley – How to Use It and How to Avoid It in Film StudioBinder 2130000 subscribers 2835 likes 84506 views 28 Oct 2024 The Uncanny Valley Explained – We examine what makes human-like robots, dolls, and CGI so creepy. What is the Uncanny Valley? ►► https://bit.ly/wi-uv Subscribe to StudioBinder Academy ►► https://bit.ly/sb-ad StudioBinder Blog ►► http://bit.ly/sb-bl ───────────────────── Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Uncanny Valley 00:39 - Origin of the Uncanny Valley Theory 02:07 - Intentional vs. Unintentional 02:42 - Uncanny In The Horror Genre 03:34 - Masks and Creepy Dolls 04:30 - Eyes 05:55 - Movement 06:42 - Creepy Smiles 07:42 - They Look Just Like US 08:10 - Possession 08:50 - Conclusion ───────────────────── MASAHIRO MORI UNCANNY VALLEY THEORY In 1970, Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori published the essay Bukimi No Tani (不気味の谷), which translates roughly to "The Uncanny Valley." In it, Mori theorized that human-like objects, such as robots, become more appealing the more “real” they look; however, there is a point in which they look “too real” and enter into the uncanny valley. WHY DOES UNCANNY VALLEY HAPPEN? The uncanny valley happens because our minds are wired to recognize and empathize with humans – but when something looks human yet lacks the essential subtleties of a real person, our brains register it as wrong. In these cases, humans hyper-fixate on small details that don't reach perfect verisimilitude, such as the rate at which robots blink their eyes, or the speed at which they move their limbs. THE UNCANNY VALLEY EFFECT IN FILM The uncanny valley effect is used by filmmakers to creep out the audience. This can be done a myriad of ways; for example: zombie movies feature monsters that appear human at a distance, but become uncanny when we notice their unusual movements. The 2022 film M3GAN featured a doll-like robot that terrified moviegoers; the Megan uncanny valley was most often entered when audiences noticed the character's unnatural facial movements, inhuman eyes, and blood-curdling mannerisms. UNCANNY VALLEY EXAMPLES The uncanny valley is a huge topic in robotic research. Companies hoping to create androids that are indistinguishable from humans have to contend with the how the slightest of imperfections can shock (and even repulse) potential customers. CGI artists also struggle with the uncanny valley; for example: the 2019 film Cats received poor reviews largely because its oddly anthropomorphic felines unsettled audiences. In the years since Mori's inception, the uncanny valley has been studied by countless researchers and academics. Not everybody agrees with Mori's theory; some critics argue that culture, age, and experience significantly alter subjective interpretations of the uncanny valley. Moreso, the uncanny valley is easy to avoid; robotocists and artists can incorporate "cartoonish" elements in their work to stop short of entering the uncanny valley. Still, the uncanny valley can be purposefully invoked by anybody hoping to terrify their audience. #FilmTheory #VideoEssay #Filmmaking ───────────────────── ♬ SONGS USED: “Trevor’s Lair” - Roque Baños “Sleepless” - Roque Baños “Red Bat With Teeth” - Angelo badalamenti “Anthem” - Michael Abels “The Spectacle Is Repeated” - Shiro Sato “The Chapel” - John Frizzell “8” - Donald Rubenstein “Tape Deck” - Charlie Clouser “Lights Out” - John Carpenter “No Male Visitors” - Steven Price “Bulletin Board” - Craig McKay “Les Yeux Sans Visage” - Maurice Jarre “The Test Worked” - Ben Salisbury “Smile” - Nat King Cole “Angel of Death” - Denny Zeitlin “Humanity Pt. 2” - Ennio Morricone “Tubular Bells” - Mile Oldfield Music by Artlist ► https://utm.io/umJx Music by MusicBed ► http://bit.ly/2Fnz9Zq ───────────────────── SUBSCRIBE to StudioBinder’s YouTube channel! ►► http://bit.ly/2hksYO0 Looking for a project management platform for your filmmaking? StudioBinder is an intuitive project management solution for video creatives; create shooting schedules, breakdowns, production calendars, shot lists, storyboards, call sheets and more. Try StudioBinder for FREE today: https://studiobinder.com/pricing — Join us on Social Media! — Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/studiobinder Facebook ►► https://www.facebook.com/studiobinderapp Twitter ►► https://www.twitter.com/studiobinder #film-theory, #video-essay, #filmmaker 145 comments

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