Stepmode Animation Visualization Isolating Authored Values
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Solution Overview
Problem
In computer-generated animation, it is challenging for users to precisely identify the visual and aesthetic contributions of specific computer graphics variable knots due to the complexity of animations, particularly in terms of timing and rhythm, as numerous related knots interact to achieve desired motions.
Innovation Solution
The stepmode animation visualization overrides generated values of selected computer graphics variables with their nearest preceding authored values, allowing users to emphasize authored values and modify them interactively, thereby isolating the contribution of authored values to the overall animation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional animation visualization is used, then the complete animation sequence can be displayed, but it becomes difficult to identify the visual and aesthetic contributions of specific computer graphics variable knots
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the animation visualization by separating authored values from generated values. It divides the display into distinct visual components where authored knots are highlighted and generated values are suppressed, allowing users to analyze specific knot contributions without being overwhelmed by the complete animation complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and isolates authored values from the generated animation sequence. By taking out only the authored knots and displaying them in a stepmode visualization, the system enables users to focus on specific contribution elements while filtering out the complex generated intermediate values.
2Measurement precision
If all generated values are displayed, then the smooth animation can be visualized, but the timing and rhythm of specific knots become difficult to discern
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by changing the visual properties of different value types. Authored values are displayed with distinct visual characteristics (highlighted, stepped appearance) while generated values are suppressed or dimmed, creating local visual quality differences that make timing and rhythm detection precise.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses color and visual intensity changes to differentiate between authored and generated values. Authored knots are displayed with enhanced visual properties that make them stand out, allowing users to easily detect timing and rhythm patterns without the visual noise of generated values.
3Ease of operation
If animation complexity is increased to achieve desired motions, then more precise control is possible, but it becomes harder to identify individual knot contributions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary visualization mode that acts as a mediator between the complex generated animation and the authored control values. This stepmode visualization serves as an intermediate representation that preserves control precision while making individual knot contributions visible and analyzable.
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AI summary
A stepmode animation visualization emphasizes authored values of computer graphics variables. Users select all or a portion of the computer graphics variables associated with objects in a scene to be included in the stepmode animation visualization. When users activate the stepmode animation visualization, the generated values of the selected computer graphics variables are overridden with authored values of the selected computer graphics variables. For example, the stepmode animation visualization overrides each generated value of a computer graphics variable with the nearest preceding authored value of that computer graphics variable. Users may repeatedly activate and deactivate the stepmode animation visualization without reselecting computer graphics variables. The selection of computer graphics variables affected by the stepmode animation visualization is maintained. All or a portion of the animation may be looped or repeated while the stepmode animation visualization is active.