Non-Photorealistic Computer Graphics Library

Non-Photorealistic Rendering Techniques for Real-Time Character Animation

Author(s): Jérôme Thoma.
Master Thesis: Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, 2003.
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Abstract:
In this thesis, we present the results of an investigation into the use of nonphotorealistic rendering techniques for real-time character animation. So far, most non-photorealistic rendering methods have only been applied to simple, static scenes. In the context of real-time character animation, a number of special technical issues arise that put much higher requirements on the rendering algorithms. Based on established techniques, we examine and extend a number of different non-photorealistic rendering techniques and integrate them into a real-time animation system. We analyse the results with respect to a number of different criteria and develop ideas for extending and refining the presented techniques. Furthermore, we motivate our work by putting it into the context of computer depiction and related fields such as fine arts and psychology.