Introduction

This document provides information that can help you design and develop a character for use with Microsoft® Agent. It includes conceptual and technical information on character, image, and animation design; the size, use of color, and types of images you need to create; suggested animations; speaking animations; and agent states. Effective animation principles are also described for your use in creating visually convincing animated characters.

Refer to Using the Microsoft Agent Character Editor for more information about designing and developing your character with the Agent Character Editor.