Human Image Animation

Human image animation focuses on generating realistic videos of humans from a single image or video clip, often driven by user-specified poses or actions. Current research heavily utilizes diffusion models, often enhanced with 3D parametric models like SMPL, to improve temporal consistency, address challenges like identity preservation and motion blur, and enable finer control over both human and camera movement. This field is significant for its potential applications in film production, virtual try-ons, and other creative industries, while also raising important ethical considerations regarding potential misuse of generated content.