Automatic animation control method influenced by spatial relationships

A description is given of an intelligent animation control method and an experimental three-dimensional animation system, AVA (Active Video Animation). The control method is driven by the user´s commands and proceeds in two stages: (1) it automatically selects a motion goal based on the attributes of the object(s), and (2) it creates realistic motion control using the spatial relationship of the objects(s) to the simulated human. AVA is an advanced animation system that integrates the animation control method with a powerful command language. It frees the user from having to input low-level commands and creates realistic animation in near real time. Although AVA has yet to be fully developed, the authors present initial experimental results which indicate its potential