Song, Won Chan (2005-12). Speed-line for 3D animation. Master's Thesis. Thesis uri icon

abstract

  • My thesis describes a tool which creates speed-lines automatically in 3D computer
    animations. Speed-lines are usually used in comic books to express fast motions
    in a still image. They are also used in 2D animations. Although animations don't
    need speed-lines for motions, they are interesting graphic elements and give more
    sense of speed to the audience. However, speed-lines are not used in the 3D computer
    animation, so I have implemented the graphic element into the 3D computer
    animation. The combination of the 2D-looking speed-lines and the 3D computer animations
    makes a unique look that some animators might want. In addition, making
    speed-lines based on motions of moving objects or cameras, this tool can make 3D
    speed-lines which are very difficult to draw by hand.

publication date

  • December 2005