How to Make Your Own Virtual Character

One of the biggest problems people seem to have is that communication online only seems to be in the form of text and the occasional picture. However, an alternative to the text and picture style of communication lies in creating your own virtual character. These virtual characters can be an electronic representation of you or a fantasy creation of an ideal self.

Instructions

1. Create a character using Meez. Meez lets you create an avatar that you can use to interact with other Meez, as well as print out pictures of for yourself. You can also upload images of the avatar you make on Meez to your social networks or website.

2. Create characters South Park-style with the South Park Studio generator. You can create a character in the style of South Park's cut-and-paste format by using precut templates, faces and clothing. Once finished, you can place a background for your character as well.

3. Create a cartoon avatar of yourself using IMVU. IMVU is a 3D chat service that lets you interact with people all over the world. You can also take pictures of your avatar and create your own personalized room within the IMVU program as well.

Resources

• Meez: Character Creator
• South Park Studios: Avatar Creator
• IMVU: Chat Program