Computer animation of quadrupedal locomotion /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Thornton, Thomas Lance, 2004-
Other Authors:	LaFayette, Carol (Thesis advisor)
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : [Texas A&M University], [2005]
Subjects:	Major visualization sciences. quadrupedal locomotion horse gaits computer animation
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy

Description
Abstract:	A discussion of the theory and methodology for creating believable quadrupedal locomotion for computer animation applications. The study focuses on a variety of issues related to producing realistic animal gait animations and includes a case study for rigging and animating the various gaits of a horse. Visualization of unnatural gaits for the horse will also be discussed and animated. The process of rigging involves setting up the character control system in a high-end 3d computer animation program such as Maya which is used extensively by the computer graphics industry.
Item Description:	"Major Subject: Visualization Sciences" Title from author supplied metadata (automated record created on Feb. 17, 2005.) Vita. Abstract. Electronic resource.
Format:	Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: World Wide Web access and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.