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Kingsbury, Douglas Lee – 1985
This master's thesis details the experience gathered in the production "Snoot and Muttly," a short character animation with 3-D computer generated images, and provides an analysis of the computer-generated 3-D character animation system capabilities. Descriptions are provided of the animation environment at the Ohio State University…
Descriptors: Animation, Characterization, Computer Graphics, Production Techniques
Van Baerle, Susan Lynn – 1985
This master's thesis begins by discussing the differences between 3-D computer animation of solid three-dimensional, or monolithic, objects, and the animation of characters, i.e., collections of movable parts with soft pliable surfaces. Principles from two-dimensional character animation that can be transferred to three-dimensional character…
Descriptors: Animation, Characterization, Computer Graphics, Production Techniques
Surface Description and Motion Control for Animated Three Dimensional Computer Generated Characters.
Hutchinson, Thomas Lloyd – 1986
This study of the relationship of computer technology to character animation focuses on the advantages and constraints of developing three-dimensional characters for computer animation. Three different levels of the complexity involved in animating characters are examined: (1) a three-dimensional computer environment and simple motion within this…
Descriptors: Animation, Characterization, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Download full textMcDevitt, Marsha Jean – 1986
This master's thesis provides an overview of a computer graphics production environment and proposes a realistic approach to orientation and on-going training for employees working within a fast-paced production schedule. Problems involved in meeting the training needs of employees are briefly discussed in the first chapter, while the second…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Coordinators
Rapaport, David – 1986
Designed to identify the factors that influence the decision to use slow motion replays of violent sequences in televising sporting events, this master's thesis gathered data through a review of the literature of sports programming and personal interviews. Network policy statements, government reports, and public action committee reports were…
Descriptors: Athletics, Broadcast Television, Decision Making, Interviews
Howard, Linda C. – 1981
This paper introduces the medium of cultural journalism as an effective means of intensified basic communication training and community involvement. Part one contains a report of a needs assessment and a subsequent pilot project on cultural journalism that was conducted at an Oklahoma high school. The needs assessment also reports on similar…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cultural Background, Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning
