synthespian

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synthespian [ˌsɪnˈθɛspɪən]

(Performing Arts) (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) a computer-generated image of a film actor, esp used in place of the real actor when shooting special effects or stunts

[from syn(thetic) + thespian]

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