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language users to evaluate their quality. This evaluation revealed that the system, in spite of its simplicity, is indeed capable of producing | language users to evaluate their quality. This evaluation revealed that the system, in spite of its simplicity, is indeed capable of producing | ||
comprehensible messages | comprehensible messages | ||
== Links == | |||
[https://www.inesc-id.pt/publications/15671/pdf Paper link] | [https://www.inesc-id.pt/publications/15671/pdf Paper link] | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLug_NcH-xKDYPmusM8RXe_pj7YwiBckXf Videos link] | |||
== Contact == | == Contact == | ||
[[Luísa_Coheur|Luísa Coheur]] | [[Luísa_Coheur|Luísa Coheur]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:39, 28 November 2020
Abstract
Software for the production of sign languages is much less common than for spoken languages. Such software usually relies on 3D humanoid avatars to produce signs which, inevitably, necessitates the use of animation. One barrier to the use of popular animation tools is their complexity and steep learning curve, which can be hard to master for inexperienced users. Here, we present PE2LGP, an authoring system that features a 3D avatar that signs Portuguese Sign Language. Our Animator is designed specifically to craft sign language animations using a key frame method, and is meant to be easy to use and learn to users without animation skills. We conducted a preliminary evaluation of the Animator, where we animated seven Portuguese Sign Language sentences and asked four sign language users to evaluate their quality. This evaluation revealed that the system, in spite of its simplicity, is indeed capable of producing comprehensible messages