Abstract: Disclosed is an online system for creating a video with a customized 3D model of a head. The 3D model of the head is generated through an interactive process between a user at a remote computer and a hosted service on a local computer. Using at least one photograph, the hosted service enables the user to customize a generic 3D head form to adequately imitate the photograph provided by the user. Once created, the customized 3D model of the head may be incorporated into a pre-existing video to simulate the existence of the subject of the image in the video.

Abstract: Disclosed is an online system for creating a figure with a customized 3D model of a head. The head is created using a 3D printer, and the 3D model of the head is generated through an interactive process between a user at a remote computer and a hosted service on a local computer. Using at least one photograph, the hosted service enables the user to customize a generic 3D head form to adequately imitate the photograph provided by the user. Once created, the customized 3D model of the head may be physically instantiated using the 3D printer for attachment to an existing physical figure, or the entire physical figure (including the customized head) may be physically instantiated together.