Avatar Island is a new sim being built by Virginia-based Cranial Tap, on behalf of CyberExtruder, a 3D imaging studio with interesting plans for residents. Utilizing their proprietary software, CyberExtruder will take a resident's photograph and turn it into a wearable skin for their avatar.It's not clear whether this will be a free or paid service. CyberExtruder is also planning on offering free space on their island to graphics artists who are willing to partner with CE to offer residents a wide range of avatar customization services, including animation. I've tried to make an avatar that looks like the RL me, but got too frustrated with the puzzling texture mapping required for customization. I imagine I'll make use of this service when it launches.
(Thanks, Jack!)
