National Geographic Channel (NGC) selected Animetrics 3-Dimensional face imaging software to make the EXPLORER: "Search for Adam." (NGC's) signature series EXPLORER: Search for Adam premiered June 26 at 8:00 pm with a rebroadcast on June 29 at 2:00 pm and July 2 at 7:00 pm. It features renowned scientists as they follow the genetic DNA trail of mans ancestors in a quest to solve one of the greatest questions of all time was there actually an Adam, an ancient man that all men today are descended from?
"National Geographic selected Animetrics for its proven ability to provide accurate 3D facial images based on 2D input of photographs of faces and skulls," said Simon Boyce, NGC producer.
"Based on scientific mathematical algorithms that calculate the anatomic structure of the face, Animetrics 2D- to 3D-imaging software provided National Geographic a visual reference of what this genetic Adam is likely to have looked like," said Dr. Michael Miller, Animetrics chief scientist.
More information about EXPLORER: Search for Adam check out http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/channel/blog/2005/06/explorer_adam.html.
Jackson, New Hamshire-based Animetrics Inc. (www.animetrics.com) is a leading developer of 3D imaging facial recognition software. Utilizing breakthrough technology, Animetrics products solve critical issues associated with facial recognition including variations in pose and lighting. Animetrics core algorithms are comprised of three patent-pending technologies forming the basis for next-generation 3-dimensional facial recognition applications. Animetrics technology is driving market acceptance of facial recognition biometrics in government, homeland security and law enforcement applications.
Based at National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., the National Geographic Channel (www.nationalgeographic.com/channel) is a joint venture between National Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F) and Fox Cable Networks. National Geographic Channel debuted to an initial 10 million homes in January 2001, and has been one of the fastest growing networks in history. The Channel has carriage with all of the nation's major cable and satellite television providers, making it currently available to more than 54 million homes.
