Title :
Computers: Computers animate films and video: Computers permit spectacular visual effects and take the drudgery out of film cartooning
Author :
Booth, K.S. ; Kochanek, D.H.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Shows how computers permit spectacular visual effects and take the drudgery out of film cartooning. The technique of automated in-betweening which reduces much of the manual labour of cel animation is reviewed. Other topics considered include computer painting, three dimensional animation and picture prospects.
Keywords :
cinematography; computer graphics; automated in-betweening; cel animation; computer painting; film cartooning; interpolation; three dimensional animation; visual effects; Animation; Brushes; Computers; Films; Painting; Paints;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1983.6369004