MotionPortrait Introduces SumoBooth iPhone App at Macworld 201

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TOKYO, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MotionPortrait, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is pleased to announce the release of a SumoBooth iPhone app, (http://labs.mppark.jp/apps/) which will be available starting January 24.

With a simple upload of a portrait photo, the SumoBooth iPhone app can instantly transform anyone into a fat sumo wrestler in interactive 3D animation. Users can play with the generated 3D sumo wrestler by feeding him to make him fatter, striking him with "harite" slaps to enjoy different facial expressions, and creating voice recording which can be played back in a deep sumo voice.

The interactive animation can be recorded as a video and shared via email, YouTube, or Facebook. Snapshots can also be saved and shared via email, Twitter, or Facebook.

Driven to expand its business in the US market, MotionPortrait will be exhibiting SumoBooth at the company's booth during Macworld 2011, which begins on January 26 at the San Francisco Moscone Center.

SumoBooth is powered by the most cutting-edge facial animation technology by MotionPortrait, demonstrating the company's commitment to providing unique and compelling services that enrich people's lives.

Company Description

Established July 2007, MotionPortrait, Inc. is an entertainment solutions company pursuing technology and creativity that enrich people's lives. The company's proprietary MotionPortrait technology instantly converts a picture into 3D computer graphics and generates interactive 3D animation. http://www.motionportrait.com/

*MotionPortrait is a registered trademark of MotionPortrait, Inc.

*iPhone, iPod, iPad, and App Store are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

SOURCE MotionPortrait, Inc.