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    This document provides a glossary of commonly used terms for a course on using avatars, including: [1] Definitions for terms like Alvanon Avatars, which are virtual forms purchased from Alvanon, and Anchor/hanging points, which are used to correctly recognize parts of a scanned avatar. [2] Descriptions of avatars, which are 3D human-like models used for garment simulation, and different modes like Look at mode and Navigate Mode for viewing avatars. [3] Explanations of other key concepts like Clusters, which are groups of patterns, Rendering, which generates photorealistic images, and file formats like .AVA and

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    This document provides a glossary of commonly used terms for a course on using avatars, including: [1] Definitions for terms like Alvanon Avatars, which are virtual forms purchased from Alvanon, and Anchor/hanging points, which are used to correctly recognize parts of a scanned avatar. [2] Descriptions of avatars, which are 3D human-like models used for garment simulation, and different modes like Look at mode and Navigate Mode for viewing avatars. [3] Explanations of other key concepts like Clusters, which are groups of patterns, Rendering, which generates photorealistic images, and file formats like .AVA and

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    TL 101 A Avatar Glossary FINAL

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    This document provides a glossary of commonly used terms for a course on using avatars, including: [1] Definitions for terms like Alvanon Avatars, which are virtual forms purchased from Alvanon, and Anchor/hanging points, which are used to correctly recognize parts of a scanned avatar. [2] Descriptions of avatars, which are 3D human-like models used for garment simulation, and different modes like Look at mode and Navigate Mode for viewing avatars. [3] Explanations of other key concepts like Clusters, which are groups of patterns, Rendering, which generates photorealistic images, and file formats like .AVA and

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    GLOSSARY

    101 AVATAR

    Before you dive into this course, here is a glossary of commonly used words for this course which
    may be new to you. You can feel free to print it and review it at any point during your learning. If
    you would like to view the full glossary on our help site, visit this link.

    Term Description

    Virtual avatars/forms purchased from Alvanon. For more information


    Alvanon Avatars
    about Alvanon, visit their website.

    Alvanon Body
    A central database of virtual bodies created by Alvanon.
    Platform (ABP)

    Anchor/hanging Points placed on a scanned avatar so the software can correctly recognize
    points each part of the avatar.

    .AVA File File format for Alvanon Avatars.

    AVA Permission
    A file required to allow the use of Alvanon avatars within VStitcher.
    File (APF)

    3D human-like models on which garments can be dressed, fitted, and


    Avatar
    simulated in a true-to-life manner.

    The amount of friction or stickiness the avatar exerts on the garment.

    Avatar friction • Plastic - least friction


    • Human - standard friction
    • Cloth - most friction

    Determines the smoothness of the avatar polygons. Higher resolution =


    Body Resolution
    smoother surface.

    Clusters A group of one or more patterns within the Prepare mode.

    Look at mode Mode allowing a view of the avatar/garment from any angle.
    Term Description

    Mannequin look Mode allowing the avatar to have plastic/metallic skin textures.

    Mode allowing a view of the avatar/garment from 360 degrees around the
    Navigate Mode
    centrally fixed avatar/garment.

    Preset poses Ready avatar poses which are provided with the software.

    Regular look Mode allowing the avatar to have life-like skin textures.

    Automatic generation of a photorealistic image, turntable, or real-time ray


    Rendering
    trace.

    File format used to save and share parametric avatars, including relevant
    .VSA file
    settings such as anchor points, measurements, textures, and so on.

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