Griffin, Christopher Corey (2010-12). Automated Vehicle Articulation and Animation: A Maxscript Approach. Master's Thesis. Thesis uri icon

abstract

  • This thesis presents an efficient, animation production-centric solution to the articulation

    and animation of computer generated automobiles for creating animations with a high

    degree of believability. The thesis has two main foci which include an automated and

    customizable articulation system for automobile models and a vehicle animation system

    that utilizes minimal simulation techniques. The primary contribution of this thesis is the

    definition of a computer graphics animation software program that utilizes simulation

    and key-frame methods for defining vehicle motion. There is an emphasis on maintaining

    efficiency to prevent long wait times during the animation process and allow for

    immediate interactivity. The program, when implemented, allows for animation of a

    vehicle with minimal input and setup. These automated tools could make animating an

    automobile, or multiple automobiles of varying form and dimensions much more

    efficient and believable in a film, animation, or game production environment.

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publication date

  • December 2010
  • December 2010