Outputs (2)

The limits of pretending (2015)
Journal Article
Turner, P., Hetherington, R., Turner, S., & Kosek, M. (2015). The limits of pretending. Digital Creativity, 26(3-4), 304-317. https://doi.org/10.1080/14626268.2015.1091778

We propose that pretending is a cognitive faculty which enables us to create and immerse ourselves in possible worlds. These worlds range from the veridical to the fantastic and are frequently realised as stories varying from the fictional to the sci... Read More about The limits of pretending.

The believability of hyper realistic characters in animated movies. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hetherington, R. (2015). The believability of hyper realistic characters in animated movies. . https://doi.org/10.1145/2814464.2814478

In a pilot study, participants were asked to watch sets of short movie excerpts featuring performances of a human actor, and 5 animated characters of varying human likeness and eeriness. After viewing, scales were used to estimate the believability o... Read More about The believability of hyper realistic characters in animated movies..