Camera and animation controller, systems and methods

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2005-10-28

2008-10-07

Barnes Bullock, Crystal (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S059000, C700S065000, C700S257000, C348S211800, C348S211130, C362S233000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07433760

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention provide novel controllers for filmmaking and/or animation, as well as systems and methods for their use. In a set of embodiments, a controller has an actuator (e.g., a joystick, etc.) that receives input from a user for controlling an object, such as a camera, a light, an animated character, etc. The input is provided as instructions, which are described according to a reference coordinate system, to a movement system for moving the object within a scene (i.e., relative to other objects within the scene). The controller may include an additional control allowing the user to define an auxiliary coordinate system, such that the input from the user is described according to the auxiliary coordinate system. Alternatively and/or additionally, the controller includes a control for allowing the user to select whether input should be described according to the auxiliary coordinate system or the reference coordinate system.

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