Anim-Actor: Understanding Interaction with Digital Puppetry using Low-Cost Motion Capture

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2011

Authors

Leite, L (Author) Other; Orvalho, V (Author) FCUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Final page: 65

8th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology, ACE 2011

Lisbon, 8 November 2011 through 11 November 2011

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Authenticus ID: P-008-1SX

DOI: 10.1145/2071423.2071505

Abstract (EN): Character animation has traditionally relied on complex and timeconsuming key frame animation or expensive motion capture techniques. These methods are out of reach for low budget animation productions. We present a low-cost performance-driven technique that allows real-time interactive control of puppets for performance or film animation. In this paper we study how users can interpret simple actions like, walking, with different puppets. The system was deployed for the Xbox Kinect and shows how low-cost equipment's can provide a new mean for motion capture representation. Last, we performed a pilot experiment animating silhouettes and 3D puppets in real-time, based on body movements interpreted by non-expert artists, representing different Olympic Sports that vary on visual representation for other participants to identify. As a result, interaction with 2D puppets needs more interpretation than with 3D puppets.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2