Principles of Three-Dimensional Computer

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.

Michael O'Rourke is professor in the Department of Computer Graphics and Interactive Media at Pratt Institute in New York City.

Introduction

13

(4)

Preproduction

17

(12)

Introduction

17

(1)

Storyboarding

17

(3)

Character and Model Design

20

(1)

Sound Design

21

(2)

Technical Tests

23

(2)

Production Scheduling

25

(4)

Modeling Basics

29

(54)

Introduction

29

(2)

Polygonal Modeling

31

(7)

Splines and Patches

38

(7)

Coordinate Systems

45

(5)

Viewing Windows

50

(1)

Geometric Primitives

51

(2)

Transformations

53

(12)

Common Modeling Techniques

65

(5)

Hierarchies

70

(6)

Booleans and Trims

76

(3)

Basic Deformations

79

(4)

Rendering Basics

83

(63)

Introduction

83

(2)

The Camera

85

(9)

Lights

94

(10)

Surface Characteristics

104

(5)

Shading Algorithms

109

(4)

Rendering Algorithms

113

(6)

Background Images

119

(2)

Surface Texture Mapping

121

(13)

Solid Texture Mapping

134

(5)

Final Rendering

139

(7)

Animation Basics

146

(51)

Introduction

146

(1)

Keyframing

147

(1)

Interpolations

148

(5)

Parameter-curve Editing

153

(4)

Dope Sheet Editing

157

(4)

Forward Kinematics

161

(5)

Inverse Kinematics

166

(7)

Motion Paths

173

(3)

Shape Deformations

176

(8)

Camera Animation

184

(6)

Animating Lights and Surface Properties

190

(4)

Pose-based Animation

194

(3)

Advanced Modeling

197

(32)

Introduction

197

(1)

Virtual Sculpting

197

(2)

Digitizing Techniques

199

(6)

Procedural Modeling

205

(5)

Stitched Patches

210

(2)

Subdivision Surfaces

212

(3)

Displacement Mapping

215

(3)

Hair and Fur

218

(3)

Paint-based Modeling

221

(3)

Higher-level Primitives

224

(5)

Advanced Rendering

229

(56)

Introduction

229

(1)

Atmospheric Effects

229

(5)

Fractals

234

(4)

Lighting Subtleties

238

(8)

Advanced Texturing

246

(6)

Texturing Polygons

252

(3)

Background Shaders

255

(4)

Non-Photorealistic Rendering

259

(2)

Reflection Maps and Environment Procedures

261

(7)

More Rendering Algorithms

268

(7)

Rendering for Output

275

(10)

Advanced Animation

285

(86)

Introduction

285

(1)

Animated Fillets

285

(2)

Limits and Constraints

287

(5)

Metaballs

292

(6)

Expressions and Driven Keys

298

(7)

Motion Dynamics: Principles, Rigid Bodies

305

(12)

Soft-Body Dynamics

317

(6)

Particle Systems

323

(9)

Cloth Dynamics

332

(5)

Motion Capture

337

(9)

Camera-Motion Matching

346

(4)

Character Rigging: Movement Controls

350

(4)

Character Rigging: Deformation Controls

354

(5)

Facial Animation

359

(6)

Nonlinear Animation

365

(6)

Postproduction

371

(13)

Introduction

371

(1)

Compositing

371

(7)

Editing

378

(6)

Conclusion

384

(2)

Index

386

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Principles of Three-Dimensional Computer Animation

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