Nowadays, if you miss the physical closeness of your ex-partner, you no longer need a drunken reconciliation text message. You can simply assemble your potential sex partner virtually. A photo is enough.
Programme wie Virt-A-Mate machen es vor und erbringen Pionierleistungen in der Pornoindustrie. Die Software wurde eigens dafür konzipiert pornografische VR-Spiele und Simulationen zu erstellen. Je mehr Fotos und höher die Fotoqualität, desto besser das Endprodukt. Das gleiche können mittlerweile auch Laien machen: Dank Foto2Vam fühle ich mich so, als würde ich einen Handjob von meiner Ex bekommen“, schreibt ein Bekenner.
A portrait photo is enough for a 3D representation
With the right programmes, it is therefore quite easy to create such a 3D avatar. The algorithm needs no more than a portrait photo to build a human avatar from it. A few years ago, this would have required a team of designers. Today, you hardly need knowledge.
However, the use of photographs for such purposes without the consent of the individual is a contentious issue and it is hoped that limits will be set internationally.
Individuality in the porn industry
Individuality has long since arrived in the porn industry. Virtual reality sex with real people has been a topic for a long time. On communty sites like Reddit and Patrean, you can anonymously buy avatars of stars and other real people. Although the level has not yet reached that of elaborate deep-fake videos, technologically it is not far from photorealism.
Mostly women pictured
So these ideas have found their way into a porn world that wants to be bespoke and 3D. For decades, computer graphics have been used to convey pornographic content. Second Life still has a large community that is all about sex.The popularity is also shown by the current Pornhub ranking for search trends in 2019. On Renderotica, a marketplace for comics and 3D porn, you can buy individual body parts and so-called morphs. For the most part, women are depicted. 3D models of people like Emilia Clarke, Natalie Portman, Emma Watson and Nicki Minaj are very popular.
Source: today / VR Mate