Hearts Bursting Out of Your Eyes, Tears Pouring Down Your Face, Eyes Rolling After a Dumb Joke; 3D “Gloops” Video Emoticons Let Users Express Themselves While Chatting via Webcam or to Create Exciting
July 16, 2006 (Press Release) --
LONDON - June 22 - The latest in tech toys is a series of 3D virtual accessories called Gloops--video versions of emoticons that burst out of the user’s face or surround the screen as they speak. Gloop versions of soccer balls and World Cup competitor flags are already decorating the cheeks and forehead of GloopIt software’s beta testers.
Developer and European entrepreneur, Patrick Levy Rosenthal, originally created the expressive animations for his teenage daughter. When he saw how popular they were with the teens, he decided to release the software to the public with more adult themes-- like soccer ball and flag Gloops for World Cup fans.
According to a report from Logitech International in June of 2004, instant messaging is booming with 870 million IM accounts worldwide and one billion video IM systems using webcams with MSN messenger.
“The market timing is perfect for GloopIt software; it’s easy to install and great fun to use,” said Levy Rosenthal, a distinguished developer of 3D technologies and 3Dsolar Ltd founder.
Gloops are generated using GloopIt software. The patent pending software creates a virtual camera on the computer that, when selected, overrides the PC’s existing webcam accessory. It is independent of the users existing camera hardware and messenger software and is compatible with systems using DirectX. GloopIt works with MSN Messenger, Skype, or any other software using webcams. GloopIt requires a physical camera (webcam) connected to the computer.
Only one user needs to have GloopIt software installed for both chatters to see Gloops during the video chat.
GloopIt works by setting up a 3D face-tracking engine. The user inserts objects (Gloops) like tears over their face, hearts floating around their head and other special effects that enhance the webcam experience including dressing up in costume using hats, glasses and makeup. In some cases, users can manipulate their physical features to create clown-like effects like silly mouths.
GloopIt pre-releases at the end of June. For updates visit: www.GloopIt.com.
The program comes loaded with several free Gloops; additional effects cost a few Euros each.
Developer and European entrepreneur, Patrick Levy Rosenthal, originally created the expressive animations for his teenage daughter. When he saw how popular they were with the teens, he decided to release the software to the public with more adult themes-- like soccer ball and flag Gloops for World Cup fans.
According to a report from Logitech International in June of 2004, instant messaging is booming with 870 million IM accounts worldwide and one billion video IM systems using webcams with MSN messenger.
“The market timing is perfect for GloopIt software; it’s easy to install and great fun to use,” said Levy Rosenthal, a distinguished developer of 3D technologies and 3Dsolar Ltd founder.
Gloops are generated using GloopIt software. The patent pending software creates a virtual camera on the computer that, when selected, overrides the PC’s existing webcam accessory. It is independent of the users existing camera hardware and messenger software and is compatible with systems using DirectX. GloopIt works with MSN Messenger, Skype, or any other software using webcams. GloopIt requires a physical camera (webcam) connected to the computer.
Only one user needs to have GloopIt software installed for both chatters to see Gloops during the video chat.
GloopIt works by setting up a 3D face-tracking engine. The user inserts objects (Gloops) like tears over their face, hearts floating around their head and other special effects that enhance the webcam experience including dressing up in costume using hats, glasses and makeup. In some cases, users can manipulate their physical features to create clown-like effects like silly mouths.
GloopIt pre-releases at the end of June. For updates visit: www.GloopIt.com.
The program comes loaded with several free Gloops; additional effects cost a few Euros each.
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