Method for generating artificial shadow

Details Method for generating artificial shadow Method for generating artificial shadow

1995-10-05

1996-10-22

Herndon, Heather R.

G09B 908

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055685951

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for producing a two dimensional color image with an artificial shadow, the image having elements stored at least in a first format and in a second format. A user designates at least an area in the image in which the object to be shadowed resides, an area in the image in which the shadow is to be generated and at least one shadow characteristic. An artificial shadow is generated in accordance with the user input. Elements stored in the first format are manipulated in accordance with the artificial shadow, the user input and the second format. Elements stored in the second format are manipulated in accordance with the user input. A relationship between the manipulated elements in the first format and the manipulated elements in the second format is determined and the image including with the artificial shadow is generated therefrom.

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