Albert, Al & Bart and the special relativity theory

Author

La Regina, F. ; Laria, Giuseppe ; Posella, Giovanni ; Regina, Elena La ; Fiorelli, Daniela

Author_Institution

OGM Animation Studios, Cosenza

Volume

2

fYear

2008

fDate

10-12 Sept. 2008

Firstpage

349

Lastpage

352

Abstract

This paper expounds the development of a 3D multimedia product intended to explain elements of physics. It could be an innovative approach to m-learning, using cartoonspsila language to stimulate the youngest studentspsila attention. The aim is the exploration of cartoons as an alternative way of lesson. The short film has one leading character and three supporting characters. It was totally developed in Computer Graphics (CGI) using four virtual sets and nine lighting schemata. Albert, a nice scientist with flowing hair, explains the special relativity theory. He shows Bart, his bouncing assistant, that travels close to the speed of light and the effects of velocity.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; computer graphics; mobile computing; multimedia systems; physics education; 3D multimedia product; computer graphics; m-learning; special relativity theory; Animation; Computer graphics; Electronic mail; Hair; Physics; Solid modeling; Surface fitting; Surface texture; Videos; Writing; CGI; Cartoons; Edutainment; M-Learning; Physics; Relativity;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

ELMAR, 2008. 50th International Symposium

Conference_Location

Zadar

ISSN

1334-2630

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-3364-3

Type

conf

Filename

4747515