Believe it or not, she is not real. I recommend going to Youtube and clicking the “Watch in High Quality” link. Image Metrics Tech Demo is showing that we’re getting closer to “bridging the gap uncanny valley. For once it’s spooky because it’s so close to real, not spooky because it looks like animated plastic. Of course, you can still tell… after the second viewing. 😉
More info @ Creative Cows, Times Online & a video interview w/ Image Metrics on VideoSift.