I've been thinking about how video filters have become a real game-changer for virtual meetings. We can use filters to cover up our messy backgrounds, smooth out our skin, and even make it look like we're making eye contact with the camera. But why don't we have filters that can let us change our clothing on screen? I mean, wouldn't it be awesome to replace my t-shirt with a polo or a button-down shirt, even a suit jacket, without actually having to change? I keep a spare button-down and tie close by for emergencies, but sometimes I hop on a call and find out a big client or the CEO just joined. Is there a reason, perhaps a technological limitation, that makes this impossible?
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Realistically, clothing change filters would probably be too glitchy and would need a lot of processing power to pull it off convincingly. Even the simplest filters can struggle in real-time without looking very fake.
For sure! Adding fun props like hats or mustaches can be entertaining, but they often end up looking cheesy. True realistic AI clothing changes are still pretty new tech and are really demanding on hardware, so it wouldn’t work well in most video calls.
I prefer using the astronaut filter—it gives me a cool space suit look! But I get the whole clothing-change thing, it would be great for more formal looks without the hassle.
I think it just seems super lazy for some people. But honestly, a last-minute clothing change can be a lifesaver. Like, what happens when the CEO unexpectedly shows up and you're in a goofy t-shirt? That’s why I think a virtual option could be practical.
Filters can be really unpredictable. I can totally see someone getting fired because their "suit" filter glitched during a meeting and revealed them in their pajamas!
Right? Sometimes you can’t help it if there’s a surprise guest on the call!