# 3D Selfie Generators 'Miso Happy' Turns Your 2D Selfie into Moving a 3D Character By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-happy References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/31/miso-happy-is-a-3d-selfie-app-that-rocks-the-uncanny-valley/?ncid=rss) & [technewstube](http://technewstube.com/techcrunch/868937/miso-happy-is-a-3d-selfie-app-that-rocks-the-uncanny-valley/) Miso Happy is a new app that brings your selfies to life by literally adding a new dimension. The app is being marketed as an “[augmented reality sticker faceapp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-lens-studio)," which essentially means the app uses augmented reality to create uncanny representations of yourself. After users take a photo of themselves, the app will generate a 3D character. Users an select different outfits and poses for their avatars, creating the potential for both creepy and hilarious results. What defines this app, is that unlike others, your 3D character can be laid against a background of your choosing, working in real-time with your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-creation-application) camera. The 3D selfie generator is compatible with social media platforms, allowing stickers and filters to be layered onto the live-action selfie. Miso Happy would appeal to Millennials and Gen Z as it combines their love of technology with social media and novelty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality Selfies:** Using augmented reality technology to transform 2D selfies into interactive 3D characters. - **Real-time Background Integration:** Integrating 3D selfie avatars with user-selected backgrounds in real-time using smartphone cameras. - **Social Media Sticker and Filter Integration:** Enabling the addition of stickers and filters to 3D selfie avatars for sharing on social media platforms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunities to create interactive and engaging experiences for users through augmented reality selfie generators. - **Technology:** Innovative applications of augmented reality technology for transforming selfies into dynamic 3D characters. - **Social Media:** Integration of 3D selfie avatars with social media platforms to enhance user experiences and create unique content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Avatar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-magic-avatar.md) - [AI Selfie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-my-selfie.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Eerie Film-Inspired Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator.md) - [AI Avatar Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-avatar1.md) - [Personalized AI Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-stickers.md) - [Creative AI Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfyzai.md) - [Generative AI Historical Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-selfie-2.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md)