DocumentCode
1549052
Title
A shape synthesizer
Author
Glassner, Andrew S.
Author_Institution
Microsoft Res., Redmond, WA, USA
Volume
17
Issue
3
fYear
1997
Firstpage
40
Lastpage
51
Abstract
The article discusses a new shape synthesizer that fosters creative 3D modeling of shapes difficult to develop without a computer. It builds on principles from sound synthesis, mapping them directly into 3D geometry. The article focuses on creative and expressive modeling and development rather than faithfully representing manufacturing processes. The modeling environment lets a designer interactively develop and refine models based on aesthetic judgement applied during the modeling process
Keywords
computational geometry; interactive systems; solid modelling; user interfaces; 3D geometry; 3D shape modeling; aesthetic judgement; creative modeling; expressive modeling; interactive design; shape synthesizer; sound synthesis; three dimensional geometry; Connectors; Control systems; Frequency modulation; Lifting equipment; Shape control; Signal synthesis; Synthesizers; Voltage control; Voltage-controlled oscillators; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0272-1716
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/38.586017
Filename
586017
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