4D Swathing to Automatically Inject Character into Animations

Abstract

Animation packages are good at making physically realistic animations. However, they lack the ability to automatically inject cartoon style effects such as extreme deformation of limbs. We present a technique for automatically introducing deformations into the animation of rigid objects. We animate models, including that of a stick-man, so that the model deforms flexibly, adding character.

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Attachments

• stick_l.mpg  Stickman: Swathed
• cog_l.mpg  Cog: Swathed
• cog_o.mpg  Cog: Original animation
• stick_o.mpg  Stickman: Original animation

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• Homepage of Neill Campbell
• Homepage of Colin Dalton
• Homepage of Henk Muller

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