Participant Placeholder V2

[lebaudantoine]

Feature Request

Outline a series of small improvements identified after the first iteration.

Improvements

• Active Speaker Animation:

  • Improve the animation's end to ensure a smooth transition when the active speaker changes or when the animation stops.
  • Currently, the animation uses a gradient effect. Explore alternative visual designs to make the animation more engaging.
  • Add a setting that allows users to disable the active speaker animation, catering to those who prefer reduced motion.
  • Ensure that the animation aligns with accessibility guidelines.

Example from Gmeet:

an.mov

• Color Adjustments:
  Adjust and refine the color palette used across the avatars. This includes improving the contrast and ensuring colors are visually appealing and accessible.

• Initials Handling:
  Improve the logic for displaying initials, especially in cases involving two letters (e.g., first and last name, short names, etc.). Ensure that initials are displayed accurately and consistently in all scenarios.

Fix

• Initials update:
  Due to a bug in LiveKit, initials don't update when a participant updates its name. Please refer to the Enhance participant placeholder #132 PR, I've explained it in the PR's comments and in the commits.