INTRODUCTION TO KEY FRAME SYSTEMS IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS

INTRODUCTION TO KEY FRAME SYSTEMS IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS

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  COMPUTER GRAPHICS KEY FRAME
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  CONTEXT: Key frame system Morphing Simulatingacceleration
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  KEY FRAME SYSTEM: 1.*What is a keyframe?  A keyframe is a specific point in time or a frame in an animation where a specific action, movement, or state is defined. It's a crucial frame that sets the stage for the animation. Key frame :  1. *Position*: The location of an object or character in 3D space.  2. *Rotation*: The orientation of an object or character.  3. *Scale*: The size of an object or character.  4. *Color*: The color or texture of an object or character.  5. *Other attributes*: Such as transparency, lighting, or special effects.
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  How it works: 1. Keyframe setting: Artists set keyframes at specific points in the animation timeline.  2.In-betweening: The computer generates intermediate frames between keyframes, creating smooth motion.  3. Interpolation: The computer calculates the missing values between keyframes, ensuring a seamless transition. Types of keyframes:  1.Position keyframe: Defines the object's location  2.Rotation keyframe: Defines the object's orientation.  3.Scale keyframe: Defines the object's size.  4.Attribute keyframe:Defines other attributes like color or transparency.
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  • Keyframe animationtechniques:  1. Linear interpolation:Simple, straight-line motion between keyframes.  2. Spline interpolation: Smooth, curved motion between keyframes.  3. Ease-in/ease-out: Gradual acceleration and deceleration between keyframes. • Popular keyframe animation software includes:  1. Autodesk Maya  2. Blender  3. Adobe Animate  4. 3ds Max
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  MORPHING:  Morphing isa technique in computer graphics that allows for a smooth transformation of one image or shape into another. It's a way to create a seamless transition between two different forms, often used in animations, special effects, and visualizations.  Morphing uses a straightforward technique, blending two images to create another image with simple software.
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  process of morphinginvolves: 1. Matching: Identifying corresponding points or features between the two images. 2. Warping: Gradually changing the shape of the first image to match the second. 3. Blending: Combining the two images, creating a smooth transition.
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  MORPHING USES:  Specialeffect: Morphing is a popular technique in Hollywood films for creating visual effects. It was used in Willow and Flight of the Navigator.  Animation: 3D morphing is used in 3D modeling to transition between different movements and poses. It's used to animate objects that don't have a skeletal structure.  Skin treatments: Morpheus is a skin treatment that uses radio frequency to reduce sagging and jowls.
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  SIMULATING ACCELERATION:  Simulatingacceleration refers to the process of recreating the effects of acceleration in a virtual environment, such as in computer simulations, animations, or video games. 1. Visual effects: Showing the visual cues of acceleration, like motion blur, speed lines, or camera shake. 2. Physics-based modeling: Using algorithms to calculate the physical effects of acceleration on objects, like force, velocity, and trajectory 3. Sensory simulation: Mimicking the sensory experiences of acceleration, such as G-forces, vibrations, or sounds.
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  • Aerospace engineering:Testing aircraft and spacecraft performance under various acceleration conditions. • 2. Video games: Creating realistic and immersive experiences, like racing or flight simulators. • 3. Animation and VFX: Generating convincing motion and action sequences in movies and TV shows. • 4. Training and education: Simulating real- world scenarios for pilot training, driver education, or medical simulation.
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  ADVANTAGES: 1.Efficency: Keyframe systemsallow animators to focus on creating the most important parts of the animation, while the computer handles the in-between frames. 2.Flexibility:Animators can easily adjust and refine the animation by modifying keyframes or the interpolation methods. 3.Realism: With advanced interpolation techniques, keyframe systems can produce highly realistic animations with smooth and natural motion.
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