[Art]

Use a real human avatar instead!

http://trueimageinteractive.com/

I thought this application was actually pretty cool.

[8pla.net]

  3D avatars seem less creepy, than reanimated 2D video frames, I think.

  Good post, though, Art.   It seemed creepy, but worth a look, nonetheless.

  Also, not disparaging that company... This is simply my first impression.