The Uncanny Valley

Who first coined the term 'uncanny valley'?

• Albert Einstein

• Masahiro Mori

• Isaac Asimov

• Steve Jobs

What year was the term 'uncanny valley' first introduced?

• 2001

• 1999

• 1970

• 1985

What is the main challenge of the uncanny valley in CGI and robotics?

• Cost of production

• Technical limitations

• Lack of interest

• Visual revulsion from near-human appearances

Which film is known for its attempt at realistic CGI, contributing to discussions on the uncanny valley?

• Avatar

• Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

• Toy Story

• The Matrix

What was a major source of criticism for 'Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within'?

• Its character development

• Its soundtrack

• The uncanny valley effect

• Its storyline

What was the reaction to the initial rendering of Princess Fiona in 'Shrek'?

• Children found her spooky

• She was too cartoonish

• No significant reaction

• She was highly praised

How did animators adjust Princess Fiona's appearance in 'Shrek' to avoid the uncanny valley?

• Made her features more cartoony

• Gave her a spooky effect

• Made her more realistic

• Did not make any adjustments

What technology did 'The Polar Express' pioneer?

• 3D printing

• Virtual Reality

• Motion capture

• Augmented Reality

What does the future potentially hold for overcoming the uncanny valley?

• Returning to traditional effects

• Abandoning CGI

• Focusing on 2D animation

• Blending in seamlessly with reality

What is the ultimate goal of technology in relation to the uncanny valley?

• To seamlessly blend reality with CGI/robotics

• To completely avoid it

• To understand its psychological impact

• To make it more pronounced