Principles of Three-Dimensional Computer Animation / Edition 3

by Michael O'Rourke

Overview

An authoritative introduction and guide to the latest developments in animation technology.

This revised and updated edition of the standard introduction to computer animation reflects the latest developments in 3D computer animation. It clearly explains the basic concepts and techniques for all those who want to master the technology, while covering new topics to keep readers up to date on advances in the field. 10 color and 200 black-and-white illustrations. "At last! A book that I can wholeheartedly recommend to my students. . . . A key text in my classes."—Michael Scroggins, director, Computer Animation Labs, California Institute of the Arts

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393730838
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	01/17/2003
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Michael O'Rourke is associate professor of computer graphics at Pratt Institute in New York City.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	13
1.	Preproduction	17
1.1	Introduction	17
1.2	Storyboarding	17
1.3	Character and Model Design	20
1.4	Sound Design	21
1.5	Technical Tests	23
1.6	Production Scheduling	25
2.	Modeling Basics	29
2.1	Introduction	29
2.2	Polygonal Modeling	31
2.3	Splines and Patches	38
2.4	Coordinate Systems	45
2.5	Viewing Windows	50
2.6	Geometric Primitives	51
2.7	Transformations	53
2.8	Common Modeling Techniques	65
2.9	Hierarchies	70
2.10	Booleans and Trims	76
2.11	Basic Deformations	79
3.	Rendering Basics	83
3.1	Introduction	83
3.2	The Camera	85
3.3	Lights	94
3.4	Surface Characteristics	104
3.5	Shading Algorithms	109
3.6	Rendering Algorithms	113
3.7	Background Images	119
3.8	Surface Texture Mapping	121
3.9	Solid Texture Mapping	134
3.10	Final Rendering	139
4.	Animation Basics	146
4.1	Introduction	146
4.2	Keyframing	147
4.3	Interpolations	148
4.4	Parameter-curve Editing	153
4.5	Dope Sheet Editing	157
4.6	Forward Kinematics	161
4.7	Inverse Kinematics	166
4.8	Motion Paths	173
4.9	Shape Deformations	176
4.10	Camera Animation	184
4.11	Animating Lights and Surface Properties	190
4.12	Pose-based Animation	194
5.	Advanced Modeling	197
5.1	Introduction	197
5.2	Virtual Sculpting	197
5.3	Digitizing Techniques	199
5.4	Procedural Modeling	205
5.5	Stitched Patches	210
5.6	Subdivision Surfaces	212
5.7	Displacement Mapping	215
5.8	Hair and Fur	218
5.9	Paint-based Modeling	221
5.10	Higher-level Primitives	224
6.	Advanced Rendering	229
6.1	Introduction	229
6.2	Atmospheric Effects	229
6.3	Fractals	234
6.4	Lighting Subtleties	238
6.5	Advanced Texturing	246
6.6	Texturing Polygons	252
6.7	Background Shaders	255
6.8	Non-Photorealistic Rendering	259
6.9	Reflection Maps and Environment Procedures	261
6.10	More Rendering Algorithms	268
6.11	Rendering for Output	275
7.	Advanced Animation	285
7.1	Introduction	285
7.2	Animated Fillets	285
7.3	Limits and Constraints	287
7.4	Metaballs	292
7.5	Expressions and Driven Keys	298
7.6	Motion Dynamics: Principles, Rigid Bodies	305
7.7	Soft-Body Dynamics	317
7.8	Particle Systems	323
7.9	Cloth Dynamics	332
7.10	Motion Capture	337
7.11	Camera-Motion Matching	346
7.12	Character Rigging: Movement Controls	350
7.13	Character Rigging: Deformation Controls	354
7.14	Facial Animation	359
7.15	Nonlinear Animation	365
8.	Postproduction	371
8.1	Introduction	371
8.2	Compositing	371
8.3	Editing	378
	Conclusion	384
	Index	386