When the audience realizes that the character can engage in real-time conversation, a special kind of magic happens.
Your audience stops and listens and your message comes across loud and clear.
We’ve created hundreds of AniMates for use by the largest companies worldwide and their appeal at an event is universal.
Your audience stops and listens and your message comes across loud and clear.
We’ve created hundreds of AniMates for use by the largest companies worldwide and their appeal at an event is universal.
An AniMate is a live, computer-generated character that interacts with an audience in real-time.
If you’ve ever seen Frozen, Wall-E or Up, you understand what a “computer-generated” character looks like. AniMates are different from the movies, however, because they engage in live, impromptu conversations with presenters and audience.
If you’ve ever seen Frozen, Wall-E or Up, you understand what a “computer-generated” character looks like. AniMates are different from the movies, however, because they engage in live, impromptu conversations with presenters and audience.
AniMates are more than pretty faces.
They support the company's message throughout the event. They add interest, humor, reinforcement and focus to a message.
"The character (D.B. Credit) was very well received scoring 10.23 out of 10 because some clients thought D.B. deserved a score higher that a 10 with ratings of 11, 15, and even 20!."
- Communication Manager, CGI
"Coach Honeywell had the audience charged up and ready to take action. He was fun, funny and got the message across."
- Division President, Honeywell
"Our audience loved the eagle. He provided humor and kept them engaged. He’s our new mascot!"
- President, Kforce
Types of AniMates
Audience Advocates...
can help resolve concerns by expressing the thoughts and questions that are on the minds of the attendees.
Mascots...
embody the spirit, and often, the brand of the company. They create a bond among the audience and can have a life well after the event in the form of video and print.
Motivators ...
act as coaches, cheerleaders and mentors.
Promotional Characters...
can become the voice of a company to a larger audience.
Inanimate Objects
We can put a face on practically anything and have it interact live.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How are AniMates brought to life?Open or Close
Voice recognition provides lip-sync and specialized controls allow the AniMate to take on different expressions and motions as well as different attire and effects. - What is the process of creating an AniMate?Open or Close
Step 2: Create a 3D computer model.
Step 3: Program the character for real-time interaction. - What elements do you supply when producing an AniMate?Open or CloseWe come as a turn-key package, ready to be integrated into your event. This includes:
- Personnel. A producer, performer and technician. In many cases we will also bring a writer who can add on-the-spot script changes that come up during the rehearsal and event.
- AniMate computer equipment and programming. This is a self-contained package that we will assemble and ship to the show site. Our tech rider details all the wiring connections.
The only thing we don’t supply is the A/V equipment (i.e. screen, sound system, etc.). - We don't want to create our own AniMate. Are there stock characters?Open or CloseYes. We have a large variety of stock characters that can be customized for your needs.
- Who performs the voice and actions of the AniMate?Open or CloseWe have a pool of trained and talented performers and technicians that have extensive AniMate experience.
- What about scriptwriting?Open or CloseWe have writers on staff who will work with you to develop your AniMate's personality and craft your script to fulfill your communication objectives. We'll work with each presenter to determine where to best integrate the AniMate to keep the audience engage and deliver your message.
- How much physical space is needed backstage?Open or CloseWe can easily fit into a 10' x 10' area.
- Can AniMates be pre-recorded?Open or CloseAbsolutely. AniMates are a very effective way to produce quality computer animation quickly and efficiently.