Zoom has debuted the 'Zoom Avatars' feature that allows users to transform their appearance into a cartoon animal. With Avatars, Zoom is providing easy ways for meeting attendees to lighten the mood of a conference while also providing an opportunity for more camera-shy participants to show up on camera.
When using the Avatars feature, only simple facial expressions will be translated onto the screen. These facial expressions include smiling, frowning, and other basic emotions. Alongside the release of Avatars, Zoom has also released several new virtual backgrounds and filters to improve the virtual conferencing experience of work environments. Additionally, the Zoom Avatars feature will be beneficial to students participating in virtual schooling, as students will be able to confirm that they are paying attention without needing to show themselves.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Cartoonish Video Calling
- Virtual reality avatars and filters for video conferencing as a fun way to engage and attract users.
- Virtual Backgrounds and Filters
- Providing a variety of virtual backgrounds and filters to improve virtual conferencing.
- Virtual Schooling
- The use of avatars as a means to participate in virtual schooling for students who are camera shy.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Video Conferencing
- Innovations in virtual reality and video conferencing technologies.
- Education Technology
- Integration of avatars and virtual reality technology into virtual classrooms.
- Social Media and Entertainment
- The incorporation of interactive avatars and virtual reality technology for social media and entertainment platforms.
