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. The Appendix describes effective animation principles you can use to create visually convincing animated characters.
This is advanced-level information intended for experienced developers. More information on the Agent Character Editor as well as designing and developing is provided on the Microsoft Agent Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/workshop/prog/agent/.