JP3771452B2 - Animation creation method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an animation creation method using animation software, and more particularly to creation of an animation using image data obtained by an imaging apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, animation has been used in various fields, and has been used to explain the operation of various devices. On the other hand, video for explaining the operation of various apparatuses using image data obtained by a video camera or a digital camera is also used.
[0003]
Here, animation is often used for the expression of fictional characters such as cartoons and is not often used for realistic expression. For realistic expression, image data obtained by a video or a digital camera is used.
[0004]
On the other hand, in a movie or the like, CG (computer graphics) is combined with a live-action image. However, this CG is used to create a video that does not actually exist.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Here, easy-to-understand explanations are required for the operation and maintenance work of various devices. For this reason, video images are widely used, but these video images are not always easy to understand. This is considered to be because the video image is a faithful reproduction of reality, but the portion to be explained cannot be easily seen.
[0006]
On the other hand, the animation is mainly a cartoon image, which is a video different from an actual device and the like, and has a problem that it is not realistic.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a method capable of creating animation of a moving image that can easily explain the operation of the apparatus.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention create individual members constituting the animation of the target device, and the recognizing member recognition procedure by the data inputted from the input unit, based on at least contains data the shape of each of the members, each member In accordance with a predetermined standard related to the attribute of the above, a determination processing procedure for determining whether or not to directly create an animation data file using animation software, and a member in the animation software stored in the storage unit if the determination is YES create animation data file by entering the data, the determination is animation data file creation processing to create animation data file captures the image data obtained I by the imaging device from the image data input section in the case of NO Combine the procedure and animation data file Running, and entire configuration procedure for creating animation, a animation creating method for creating an animation including the image data by a computer, the predetermined criteria, attributes of members, free bending or free It includes at least a criterion as to whether or not it has a deformable shape .
[0009]
An animation can be efficiently created by using image data obtained by an imaging device for a complicated shape that is troublesome to create by animation.
[0010]
Further, there is rigidity, regular for curves and / or members to be formed in a straight line, it is preferable to determine the constant you create animation data files directly using animation software.
[0011]
In the case of using an imaging device, the image data obtained by the image pickup device, the entire animation paste the data of the animation data file of the surface of the resulting the member created by using the animation software It is preferable to create it. In this way, an animation without a sense of incongruity can be obtained by pasting image data on a part of the animation screen.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the embodiment. The processing unit 10 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, and the like of a computer, and is a part that executes various programs and performs data processing. An input unit 12 such as a keyboard and a mouse is connected to the processing unit 10, and various instructions and data are input using the input unit 12. Furthermore, there is an image data input unit 14 as an input means, and image data such as still images and moving images obtained by a digital camera (digital camera), a video camera or the like is input to the processing unit 10 via the image data input unit 14. Is done.
[0014]
An output unit 16 comprising a display is connected to the processing unit 10, and various screens are displayed here. In particular, the created animation is displayed. It is also preferable to output the printer or animation data to a CD-R or the like.
[0015]
An animation software storage unit 18 is connected to the processing unit 10. The animation software storage unit 18 is a part for storing animation creation software, and is usually formed by a hard disk or the like. Any animation software can be used, but various types of animation software can be created by inputting from the input unit 12 and image data can be taken in. Further, a storage unit 20 is connected to the processing unit 10. The storage unit stores various data, and stores data about the created animation and the like, and stores animation data about various members being created.
[0016]
In such systems, the steps to create the animation will be described with reference to FIG. First, the overall configuration is planned and various members appearing in the animation are recognized (S11). This may be first recognized by the operator from the overall configuration, but is finally recognized by the processing unit 10 based on data input from the input unit 12.
[0017]
Next, it is determined whether or not each member is created from the beginning using animation software (S12). This is done according to the following criteria.
[0018]
(I) It has rigidity and is suitable for creation of a member composed of a regular curve such as a straight line, a sphere, a circle, and a cylinder, and a straight line, particularly a machine or device → animation software.
[0019]
(Ii) Those which are not rigid and can be bent freely, for example, electric wires, pipes, etc. → not suitable for animation software.
[0020]
(Iii) Humans, animals, etc. with complex figures composed of free curves → Not suitable for animation software.
[0021]
(Iv) A soft object that freely deforms (konjac or gel), etc. → Not suitable for animation software.
[0022]
(V) Vehicles with a lot of roundness, automobiles (particularly bodies), etc. → Not suitable for animation software.
[0023]
Such a determination is usually made by a person, and a flag or the like is input for each member. Therefore, based on the flag, the processing unit 10 each member, animation data of the member in the stomach displacement techniques can determine may be prepared. In addition, about each member, the rough data containing the shape about the member etc. may be input, and the process part 10 may determine from the data.
[0024]
If the determination in S12 is YES, an animation data file is created for the member using animation software (S13). This created, by using the input unit 12 as described above in the animation software storage unit 18, Ru is done by taking the shape data members of interest.
[0025]
Here, it is not always necessary to input all of the member data to the animation software from the beginning. In many devices, there is a production drawing of the device, and this production drawing is often CAD data. In this case, it is preferable to create 3D-CAD data, convert the 3D-CAD data into data, and import it into animation software. At this time, it is preferable not to capture the image as it is as the three-dimensional data, but to acquire all the images from a necessary angle as the two-dimensional data. As a result, the amount of data can be greatly reduced.
[0026]
If NO in S12, image data from a video or digital camera is taken in from the image data input unit 14 (S14). Next, the processing unit 10 captures video data or still image data as animation software data. At this time, data conversion is performed if necessary. Then, an animation data file is created (S15).
[0027]
Thus, in S13 and S15, the Ru can animation data, to create the entire animation by combining these, stores it in a predetermined file format (S16). For example, a moving image file is allocated to an HTML file or the like, and an animation data file as a whole is created.
[0028]
Therefore, if you run a creation of animation computer or the like, only the screen or animation, animations etc. still picture data from the image Yade Jikame the video from the video was captured are combined is displayed. In particular, and videos from a video, a still image from the digital camera, it is preferable to be formed such as screen animation image are combined.
[0029]
In particular, for members that are difficult to create with animation, images from video and digital cameras are used, so a very realistic screen display can be performed. Furthermore, in the video, an invisible part is expressed by an animation, and this can be displayed at the same time, so that an easy-to-understand display can be performed.
[0030]
In particular, explanations of various work procedures and procedures such as disassembly, repair, and maintenance of machines and devices can be easily explained by a combination of animation and image data.
[0031]
Creation of animation, such as by a laptop, because you can easily run, it performs the display in the field. Therefore, the display can be performed at the actual work, and the worker can perform the work with reference to the screen.
[0032]
In particular, by dividing the display into steps for each work and enabling the display for each step, when one work is completed, a predetermined input is made to see the next work display. Can do. Further, it is preferable that when the user wants to try again, the command can be input to see the display about the work again.
[0033]
Voice input is suitable for inputting these display instructions . A microphone having high directivity is attached to the helmet toward the wearer's mouth, and the transition of each step may be controlled by inputting a command from the microphone. For example, you can display the explanation of the next task with the input "next", and display the description of the task displayed immediately before with the input "again", so that the operator can input by hand. You can operate your computer while working.
[0034]
Furthermore, when using a still image obtained with a digital camera or a scanner, it is preferable not to use the image data as it is, but to paste the image data on one surface in the animation. That is, image data obtained by a digital camera or a scanner is temporarily stored as a file on a personal computer or the like. Then, the animation Activation software, advance to create a corresponding member, pasting the image data is previously stored on one side thereof. This makes it possible to easily create an image of a very complicated shape.
[0035]
For example, FIG. 3 shows an example of a printed circuit board. In the animation software for CG (computer graphics), outer shape, match the image taken with such digital camera, to create a thin plate-like member that consists in a straight line or the like, complicated shape on the surface is one surface thereof Such an image can be obtained by pasting an image including the element . Thereby, a correct image can be easily obtained. In particular, by converting the shape in the animation software to two-dimensional data, the image data can also be pasted as it is as two-dimensional data, and the amount of data can be made very small and a complicated shape can be expressed.
[0036]
Such a combination of image data and animation has various other uses. For example, in the animation to show the interior structure of the house, take an image of the actual wall etc. with a digital camera etc., store it as a file, and paste it on one surface of the outline of the wall created with animation software Add animation to create an animation. As a result, a complex image can be easily created. In addition, it is possible to obtain an uncomfortable animation by pasting image data on a part of the animation screen.
[0037]
This combination of image data and animation is also suitable for animation for explaining the disassembly of various machines. For example, in the explanation of disassembly of a personal computer, there is a board having a complicated surface shape inside, so the surface portion of this board is used as image data such as a digital camera . This makes it easy to create a complex image. In particular, in the explanation of disassembly and the like, there are many cases where various members are moved in parallel, and it is not necessary to change the angle. Therefore, one image, angle and or or moved to a constant, it is possible to obtain an animation decomposition described efficiently.
[0038]
Furthermore, if an attempt is made to express the movement of a soft object such as a cable with animation, the operation is difficult as described above. Therefore, this can be expressed by a video image or the like, but it is good to take various images of a soft object such as a digital camera and paste it on each screen of animation. As a result, complicated movement can be easily expressed.
[0039]
The above-described image pasting was performed on one surface of a member created by animation. In addition, the member may be simply a frame (data of only the frame portion), and the image data may be pasted on the entire surface of the frame.
[0040]
The animation can be suitably used for explanation of operations of various machines and robots, explanation of disassembly and maintenance, and explanation materials of various devices. In addition, it can be used for sales as explanatory material for new equipment. In other words, the contents of the device can be explained in a very easy-to-understand manner by carrying a notebook computer and showing the animation to the customer. As such business materials, in addition to the animation combined with the still image and the moving image as described above, those created entirely by animation are also suitable.
[0041]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently create an animation by using the image data obtained by the imaging device for a complicated shape that is troublesome to create by the animation.
[0042]
In addition, it is possible to obtain an uncomfortable animation by pasting image data on a part of the animation screen.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an apparatus that performs a method according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for creating an animation.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of image data pasting.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 processing units, 12 input units, 14 image data input units, 16 output units, 18
Animation software storage unit, 20 storage unit.

Claims (3)

Individual members constituting the animation creation target device, and the recognizing member recognition procedure by the data inputted from the input unit,
A determination processing procedure for determining whether to directly create an animation data file using animation software, based on data including at least the shape of each member, and according to a predetermined standard regarding the attribute of each member ;
Determination to create animation data file by entering the data of the member to the animation software stored in the storage unit if YES, the resulting I by the imaging device from the image data input unit when the determination is NO Animation data file creation processing procedure to create an animation data file by taking in the image data obtained ,
Overall configuration processing procedure to create an entire animation by combining animation data files,
Run
An animation creation method for creating an animation including image data by a computer ,
The method of creating an animation, wherein the predetermined criterion includes at least a criterion as to whether or not the attribute of the member has a shape having free flexibility or free deformation . The method according to claim 1,
There is rigidity, regular curves and / or the members are formed by a straight line, the animation creating method to determine the constant create animation data files directly using animation software. The method of claim 1, wherein
When using an imaging device, the image data obtained by the imaging device to create an entire animation paste the data of the animation data file of the surface of the resulting the member created by using the animation software Animation creation method.

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