Realistic Skeleton Driven Skin Deformation

Abstract. Skeleton driven animation is a popular method for the animation of deformable human and creature characters. The main advantage is its computational performance. However it suffers from a number of problems, such as collapsing elbow and candy wrapper joint. In this paper, we present a new method which is able to solve these defects; reduce the animator’s manual work still allowing his/her full control over the process; and realistically simulate the fat bulge effect around a joint.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: ICCSA
• Authors: X. S. Yang, Jian J. Zhang
• Keywords: Animator’s Manual Work, Applied Computing, Candy Wrapper Joint, ICCSA 2005, Skeleton Driven Animation