Computer Graphics and Animation 0-Introduction Prof. Dr. Charles A. Wüthrich, Fakultät Medien, Medieninformatik Bauhaus-Universität Weimar caw AT medien.uni-weimar.de
Introduction Aim of the course: provide the students with a comprehensive introduction to Computer Graphics and Animation, so as to Understand concepts Understand terminology Understand (some) algorithms Use 3D programs for Animation For your (dis-)comfort, this course will be in English September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Program History Computer Graphics: Animation: 3D Modeling: Polygone, Splines, Patches, Rotations, Translations. Color on Computers: Light, Color, Color spaces. Camera: Viewing, Perspective, Screens, Camera Paths Local Ilumination: Ambient, Diffuse and Specular reflection. Global Illumination: Raytracing, Radiosity Aliasing and anti-aliasing Natural Phenomena: Plants, Clouds, Water Animation: Lassater's rules of Computer Animation Motion control: Acceleration, velocity, Position, Forces, Collision Deformations, morphing Hierarchical Modeling, Forward and Inverse Kinematics Particles, Flocks, Crowds Humans and Animals: Movement, Walking, Grabbing Motion Capturing, Facial Animation. September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
References Literature: Foley, Van Dam, Feiner, Hughes: Computer Graphics. Principles and practice, Addison Wesley, 1997 P. Shirley, S. Marshner, Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, A.K. Peters, 2009 R. Parent. Computer Animation. Algorithms and Techniques, Morgan Kaufman, 2012. September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Exercitations Final grades Exercitations: 80% will be the mark of the exercitations 20% final exam. Exercitations: Tuesdays, 11:00 @LIN/NT-pool Gianluca.Pandolfo[at]uni-weimar.de September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich 5
Computer Graphics and Animation 0-Teasers Prof. Dr. Charles A. Wüthrich, Fakultät Medien, Medieninformatik Bauhaus-Universität Weimar caw AT medien.uni-weimar.de September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich 6
Weimar Animations Traditional animation: Stop-Motion movies Felix Lauer und Simon Schneegans , Copyright 2013 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Weimar and 3D Animations Motion Capturing for Animations Applying real movement to virtual characters Karim Eich, Copyright 2013 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Weimar and 3D Animations 3D Gaming Demo Sebastian Esposito, Copyright 2016 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Teasers: Old Stuff Courtesy Ed Catmull, Univerisity of Utah © 1974 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Game rendering teaser Courtesy Assassin’s creed: Unity 3D engine © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Gaming teaser Courtesy Assassin’s creed: Unity 3D engine © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Gaming teasers Shadow of Mordor © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Rendering teaser Blender nature rendering contest © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Rendering teaser Blender rendering contest © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
BDF rendering teaser Courtesy Paul Hellard © 2013 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
BDF rendering teaser Courtesy Paul Hellard © 2013 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
BDF rendering teasers Courtesy Paul Hellard © 2013 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
BDF rendering teaser Courtesy The Architectural Academy © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Animation teaser Cycles Demo Reel © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
Real time animation teaser Copyright NVDIA © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
The ULTIMATE teaser!!! Game of Thrones, © 2014 September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich
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Thank you! Web pages http://www.uni-weimar.de/medien/cg September 18September 18 Charles A. Wüthrich 24