Posing articulated models in contact with a surface

Details Posing articulated models in contact with a surface Posing articulated models in contact with a surface

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Repko, Jason M (Department: 2628)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Animation

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07876326

ABSTRACT:
A system and method enables animators to efficiently pose character models' feet. An initial foot model position is received. The initial foot model position specifies a foot model contact point. One or more foot roll parameters are specified that change the relative angle between at least a portion of the foot model and an initial orientation of an alignment plane. Foot roll parameters specify the rotation of the foot model around foot model contact points. Foot roll parameters can include heel roll, ball roll, and toe roll, which specify the rotation of the foot model around contact points on the heel, ball, and toe, respectively, of a foot model. To maintain the position of the foot model contact point, the foot model position is adjusted based on the foot roll parameter. The repositioned foot model is realigned with alignment plane, which restores contact at the foot model contact point.

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