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Types of3D Computer Animation Dr. Midori Kitagawa University of Texas at Dallas Arts and Technology Program Keyframe animation Motion capture animation Procedural animation Types of 3D computer animation Keyframe animation Pixar: Cars (2011, 2006), Toy Story (2010, 1999, 1995), Up (2009), Wall-E (2008), Nemo (2003), Monsters’ Inc (2001) Disney: Tangled (2010) PDI/DreamWorks: Shrek (2010, 2007, 2004, 2001), How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Kanfu-panda (2008) Feature length animation examples Motion capture animation Fox/Weta: Avatar (2010) Sony Pictures: Beowulf (2007), Monster House (2006), Polar Express (2004) Feature length animation examples Procedural animation There are short films that are procedurally produced. No feature length animation that is entirely procedural animation. Procedural animation is often used as effect animation for live action films and 3D computer animations. Feature length animation examples Keyframe is a drawing (image) of a key moment in an animation sequence, where the motion is at its extreme Inbetweens fill the gaps between keyframes Keyframe animation In traditional animation, skilled animators draw keyframes; less experienced animators draw inbetweens In 3D computer animations, animators set up parameter values for keyframes; software interpolates parameter values between keyframes for inbetweens Every motion is created by animators Keyframe animation Different interpolation methods create different timing ? Keyframe animation Linear interpolation Spline interpolation What is motion capture? Sampling and recording motion of humans, animals, and inanimate objects s 3D data Data can be applied to 3D computer models Motion capture animation Faster to produce animation than keyframing (if an established production pipeline exists) Secondary motions and all the subtle motions are captured, providing more realism Motion capture animation Motion is generated by a procedure, a set of rules Animator specifies rules and initial conditions