The Henson Digital Performance Studio provides immediate real-time performance of 3-D generated characters by a puppeteering system, allowing an unprecedented level of spontaneity, quality and interactivity. Through a combination of proprietary hardware and software, the technology allows a puppeteer to perform live 3-dimensional computer graphics.
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Sid the Science Kid is a preschool television series featuring real-time computer-generated puppets. Produced by The Jim Henson Company in partnership with KCET, "Sid the Science Kid" is a preschool series that uses comedy to embrace and celebrate the curiosity of its young viewers and encourages them to explore the opportunities for discovering the foundations of science in everyday occurrences, such as melting popsicles and sneezing. "Sid the Science Kid" airs weekdays on PBS.
Frances is a children's television series produced by the Jim Henson Company that brings the storybook character of Frances, a young badger from the book series by Russell and Lillian Hoban, to life with the use of digital puppetry. The series premiered in June 2008 on PBS Kids Sprout, as part of the channel's "Summer Fun Fridays" programming block.
The Skrumps is a Jim Henson Company digital studio project based on an original troupe of characters created by John Chandler. The Skrumps have stared in several short videos, including a music video and character video-blogs, distributed online through Yahoo Kids!. The Jim Henson Company is currently working on two long-form direct-to-DVD films featuring the characters, and hopes to bring The Skrumps to television with a full TV series and supporting merchandise.