VS 101: Avatars

VS 101: Avatars

Learn the basics of avatars

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About this course

This course is all about avatars! Get started by taking a look at a glossary of terms specific to working with avatars. Then, you’ll learn about the different avatar types, how to import or share avatars, how to import and export .VSA files, and how to use avatars in the 3D window.  The course also includes optional lessons for importing and working with Alvanon avatars.

Audience: Users new to VStitcher 

Prerequisites: We recommend to complete the below courses before starting this course:

Additional Learning Tools: Links to Help Center

Format: Video, Text, PDF lessons with downloadable files 

For a detailed summary of lessons, see below.

Introduction to Avatars

 

101 Avatar Glossary

A reference PDF of commonly used terms in this course.

 

 

Avatar Types

A reference PDF about parametric and imported avatars.

 

Avatar Overview

This lesson describes how avatars are used in VStitcher. You will also learn about some avatar options within the 3D window, and how to style the avatar's look.

Topics: avatars, avatar resources, hide avatar, show avatar, parametric avatar, avatar texture, mannequin look, friction, prepare pose, distance form ground, anchor points, avatar measurements, avatar pose

 

Importing & Exporting .VSA

In this workflow video, you will learn how to import a .VSA  (avatar) file into VStitcher.

Topics: VSA file, select avatar, multi-select avatar, export avatar, import avatar, search avatars, import from cloud

Alvanon Avatars

Disclaimer: These lessons are only applicable if you are required to utilize an Alvanon Avatar. You can skip this lesson if it is not relevant to you. For more information on Alvanon avatars or how to obtain them, please contact Alvanon or visit Alvanon's website.

 

Importing Alvanon Avatars

In this workflow video, you will learn how to import an Alvanon avatar. Please contact Alvanon or visit Alvanon's website for more information.

 

Topics: import Alvanon avatar, Alvanon Body Platform, APF file, Alvanon Permission file, Virtual Alvaforms

 

Working with Alvanon Avatars

In this video lesson, you will gain an understanding of how to prepare Alvanon Avatars for use.

 

Topics: Anchor points, distance from ground, friction, Alvanon avatar name, Alvanon avatar poses

Curriculum15 min

  • Introduction to Avatars
  • 101 Avatar Glossary
  • Avatar Types
  • Avatar Overview 6 min
  • Importing & Exporting .VSA 2 min
  • Alvanon Avatars
  • Importing Alvanon Avatars 3 min
  • Working with Alvanon Avatars 4 min
  • Workflows
  • Next Steps

About this course

This course is all about avatars! Get started by taking a look at a glossary of terms specific to working with avatars. Then, you’ll learn about the different avatar types, how to import or share avatars, how to import and export .VSA files, and how to use avatars in the 3D window.  The course also includes optional lessons for importing and working with Alvanon avatars.

Audience: Users new to VStitcher 

Prerequisites: We recommend to complete the below courses before starting this course:

Additional Learning Tools: Links to Help Center

Format: Video, Text, PDF lessons with downloadable files 

For a detailed summary of lessons, see below.

Introduction to Avatars

 

101 Avatar Glossary

A reference PDF of commonly used terms in this course.

 

 

Avatar Types

A reference PDF about parametric and imported avatars.

 

Avatar Overview

This lesson describes how avatars are used in VStitcher. You will also learn about some avatar options within the 3D window, and how to style the avatar's look.

Topics: avatars, avatar resources, hide avatar, show avatar, parametric avatar, avatar texture, mannequin look, friction, prepare pose, distance form ground, anchor points, avatar measurements, avatar pose

 

Importing & Exporting .VSA

In this workflow video, you will learn how to import a .VSA  (avatar) file into VStitcher.

Topics: VSA file, select avatar, multi-select avatar, export avatar, import avatar, search avatars, import from cloud

Alvanon Avatars

Disclaimer: These lessons are only applicable if you are required to utilize an Alvanon Avatar. You can skip this lesson if it is not relevant to you. For more information on Alvanon avatars or how to obtain them, please contact Alvanon or visit Alvanon's website.

 

Importing Alvanon Avatars

In this workflow video, you will learn how to import an Alvanon avatar. Please contact Alvanon or visit Alvanon's website for more information.

 

Topics: import Alvanon avatar, Alvanon Body Platform, APF file, Alvanon Permission file, Virtual Alvaforms

 

Working with Alvanon Avatars

In this video lesson, you will gain an understanding of how to prepare Alvanon Avatars for use.

 

Topics: Anchor points, distance from ground, friction, Alvanon avatar name, Alvanon avatar poses

Curriculum15 min

  • Introduction to Avatars
  • 101 Avatar Glossary
  • Avatar Types
  • Avatar Overview 6 min
  • Importing & Exporting .VSA 2 min
  • Alvanon Avatars
  • Importing Alvanon Avatars 3 min
  • Working with Alvanon Avatars 4 min
  • Workflows
  • Next Steps