TW200527235A - Method and apparatus for multipe-layer animation system - Google Patents

Abstract

A computer network based digital animation development system using multiple-layer approach, including frame layout, object motion, light position and camera route description language and aided system. A client computer system and a remote digital multimedia database server playback removable connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based multimedia library and animation development system for quickly and easily developed digital animation contents. The system and method for aided animation development comprises; (1) animation analyzer (2) animation instruction set (3) animation device engine database, (4) animation browser and (5) multimedia object database. In this way, the invention improves the development life cycles in animation systems.

Description

200527235 V. Description of the invention (1) [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention discloses a method for expressing picture architecture, scene movement, light source angle, and lens movement in animation and film and television systems. In particular, the present invention proposes script and expression methods in animation and film and television work, such as scene level, scene movement, multiple light sources, and mirror movement, etc., to conduct regular and structured analysis, so that the expression method of these contents is no longer tedious and disorderly Achieve functionality that traditional scripting languages cannot. The symbolic expression method is used to express the storyboard script in a simple and clear manner, which facilitates the digital communication between the animation director and the artist and programmer. Another computer animation auxiliary system is proposed, including animation instruction analyzer, animation instruction library, animation driver engine library, animation browser, and animation scene object library, which can provide good design assistance for animation designers. [Previous technology] Current animation script In writing, the biggest problem is the inconsistent expression of the picture architecture, scenes, light sources and mirrors, which is tedious and disorderly. Traditional animation script writing does not express scenes and mirrors in a unified and concise form, including (1) scene hierarchy instructions (2) scene movement instructions (3) light source setting instructions (4) other special mirror movement instructions and so on. The communication between script writers, artists, and programmers in the animation field has been a serious problem for a long time, including misunderstanding of the content of the script, the choice of the scene level and the way of moving the mirror, and it is difficult to express, which causes the animation script Incomplete

200527235 V. Description of the invention (2) The simple and simple expression of the intent of the animation director makes the artists and programmers unable to understand the operation mode of the script, causing delays and errors in development. Another disadvantage is that the previous animation script writing was mainly directed by directors. Artists and programmers were passive performers, which proved that the cooperation effect was not satisfactory. The work of animation script writers, artists, and programmers is independent of each other and does not affect each other, and the communication channels are quite limited. Obviously, these two problems will lead to non-immediate feedback. Without the advantage of using a unified symbol in the entire process, it is impossible to communicate and exchange information between planners and implementers. -The use of computers for animation script writing has long been known, and most of its methods use text descriptions to achieve the effect of communication. However, the existing computer document scripts are only repetitive and transplanted by hand. In order to express clearly, most of them adopt long language descriptions and rigid forms. The communication and expression methods have not been fundamentally improved, and good results have not been obtained. Therefore, the present invention addresses the above-mentioned needs, and is dedicated to researching and cooperating with the application of science, and proposes a method of symbolization, instruction, and animation script writing. The invention is reasonable in design, simple in expression, and easy to learn and use. [Summary of the Invention] In view of the shortcomings of the above-mentioned dynamic daytime script writing expressions, the present invention discloses a method that can be used to express picture architecture, scene movement, light source, and lens in animation and film and television systems. Based on the convenience of computer use, instant feedback, symbols

200527235 V. Description of the invention (3) The expression mode of the invention. The present invention proposes several scripting instruction systems commonly used in animation script writing and scene movement. Using animation script writing (1) Scenery level instructions: expressing foreground, medium Scenery and background levels (2) Scenery motion instructions: express the way the scene enters the picture, including top-down, bottom-up, left-right, and right-to-left (3) light source instructions, expressing the main and auxiliary Multi-point light source distance and angle (4) Mirror movement instruction: Expression of lens movement mode includes top-down, bottom-up, left-right, right-left, and distance-in (Zoom in), From near to far (Zoom out). Utilizing this kind of multi-dimensional relationship hyperlink, each staff member of animation production can perform animation creation in a unified and uniform expression to achieve half-effect communication effect. It is a computer animation system analysis and design stage, and effectively assists the invention. A computer animation aided design system is also proposed, including: (1) animation instruction analyzer, (2) animation instruction library, (3) animation-driven engine library, (4) animation browser, and (5) animation scene object library. The group is composed as shown in Figure 1. The moving day command analyzer classifies all animation types systematically and in a structured way. The planner writes related instructions based on the content to be completed and the program. This analyzer calls the related animation instructions. The animation instruction library collects four major categories of instructions, functions and formats related to scene hierarchy, scene movement, light source settings, and lens movement into a database according to regulations; the animation-driven engine library uses the functions specified by the instruction set according to parameters to make Dynamically driven; animated scenery object library, collecting commonly used scenery objects into a shared multimedia data

200527235 V. Description of the invention (4) The library can be referenced at any time; the animation browser, according to the animation script, calls the animation driver engine, the animation scene object and other modules, and the script can be displayed on the computer screen. The system uses a virtual interface to synchronize and evaluate the contents of the animation. This system uses the convenient and fast features of computer processing software and nearly 100 kinds of animation instructions summarized for expression and communication. Each lens expression can be used (1) scene level instruction (2) scene movement lens instruction (3 ) Light source instructions (4) Other special lens movement instructions, etc. The animation director designs animation scripts according to requirements, so that the script planner can understand the contents of the animation script and the instruction expression system at the same time. Using the characteristics of multi-dimensional hyperlinks, it can be seen at a glance and the scene hierarchy can be constructed at the same time This is an effect that traditional script writing cannot achieve. This system is implemented using computer expressions and related environments with real and vivid animation instructions, so artists and programmers can download information, collect and give back information at any time and place through the Internet (Internet). Detailed description] First, please refer to Figure 1 for the system flow chart of this system. The present invention is a method for expressing mirror movement and scenery in animation and film and television systems. It includes: (1) animation instruction analyzer, (2) animation instruction library, (3) animation-driven engine library, (4) animation browser, and (5) animation scene object library, as shown in Figure 2.

200527235 V. Description of the invention (5) The animation instruction set includes four categories of features: multi-layer picture architecture, scene movement, shooting angle, and lens movement, as shown in Figure 3. The animation noise meter division begins to write the animation split script based on the animation instruction set, and the animation split script writes 1 0: The user uses the instruction set provided by the system to write the animation split script as required. The animation designer provides a satisfactory script for Computer animation assisted design system browsing, as shown in Figure 4. Animation Command Analyzer 2 0: An online link platform that provides users with analysis of animation content. First, the animation content and the expression of mirrors are grouped into four types. Teachers can perform animation script writing and instruction expression according to their needs. This system provides the expressions of scenes and mirrors, including (1) scene level instructions, as shown in Figure 5; (2) scene motion instructions, as shown in Figure 6; (3) light source distance and angle of incidence instructions, as shown in Figure 7; (4) ) Special mirror-moving instructions, as shown in Figure 8, etc. The system uses colors, symbols, digits, and animation to indicate this relationship. Fu users can see at a glance. When they want to understand a single item, the system provides a variety of hyperlinks ( Hyper 1 ink) Users can enter a deeper explanation by clicking, and can master the use of instruction symbols in a short time. This system can be used for interactive operation of writing and browsing programs, so that users can understand the multi-dimensional structure relationship in animation instructions as a whole, and efficiently perform the expression of scene hierarchy and mirror movement. Animation instruction library 30: Modeling the basic requirements in the production of moving day. Commonly used scene levels and mirror movement methods are divided into (1) scene hierarchy instructions (2) scene lens movement instructions (3) light source shooting angle instructions (4) Other special mirror-moving instructions can divide basic expressions into nearly multiple situations. Figures 5, 6, 7, and 8 show the usage of a typical animation script instruction.

Page 10 200527235 Five-, reference instructions (4) two '', Weng _ _t drive each line of antelope. : Liu Lan animation effect. First set up a multimedia scene object library, Climbing · # f 丨 Engineering 4p: To the species # f / f 'tired freak can be ingenious 3 praise t finger home, want to provide dynamic day browser 50: provide dynamic Book, firewood, engine, platform for performing actions, building a digital meter group to share the daytime object library on the Internet, 60: Du Qun's body animation object library created with objects, wood, providing the concept of animation creation The system pre-provides a mechanism that can quickly construct example cartoons and a platform that can be used again and again. The timeline for making animated animation effects is improved, and the start of cartoon production is improved. 7: Animation creation is a week. When the creative group is satisfied with the online results, the creative group begins to produce exquisite cartoons. Using such auxiliary tools will effectively reduce the cost and quality of cartoons. The invention is a method that can be used to express mirror movements and scenes in animations and shirts. The implementation steps include the system first establishing three basic material element databases such as an animation instruction library, an animation-driven engine library, and an animation scenery library. Then use a shared 玎 link animation Liu Lan and drive platform, through continuous design and preview evaluation, so that users can better understand the theme, understand the needs and effects, and use system feedback to achieve interactive expression and effectiveness analysis, so that The system is more intelligent. The detailed implementation steps of this system are as follows: 1. Construct the moving book instruction library module 3 0 in the background server. The database will be routine and daytime, modeled and structured. And set each structured instruction, such as scene level, mirror movement, etc., as shown in Figure 8. Free the animators from the tedious language and text communication at all levels.

200527235 〇 > ^., The use of the green cotton daggers, read the ancient times: 2, _ ㈣ ㈣ ^ 擎 库 库 弗 弗 弗 弗 弗 率 巧 巧 巧 巧 巧 镜 镜 镜 镜 镜 镜 镜 镜 镜 镜 为主 为主 为主 为主 为主 为主 为主 J J J J J Jt Commonly used in the production of scenes according to the content and expression set instructions. Christine can call Wei Qi and send it to the animation creation S; 'specially for the user's tour 3. Constructing the scenery object library movement-group of cats related tribute. Sports database. The function 1 / $ will * build a multimedia function with cartoon standard objects, and at the same time 2 can be called, learned, and expanded in the question database. U and feedback are recorded in the use results database = this system has information back to Μ Μ ▲ 丄 The system uses the test to make ::: 2 将 will use some problems in use, during the process will use: f: preset interactive instructions Symbols are used by the user to interact with the situation and the 1i gif intelligent analysis module understands each finger and returns these resources to two: Π: blind, point, understand the dilemma of expression, do not need to design individual? ~ Deduction 7 system, the system can Aiming at the richness of different expressions, use the instruction expression m 'of Zhou 1ΐ to strengthen the instruction library: the real needs, ·: Erbu circle makes the system more aware of the instruction expression symbols used to provide the real needs of individual users :: Provide computer animation split-script script writing method to assist in preparing the cost and schedule of low-moving daytime creation. Using online prostitutes = can help the system: system, but also provide animation demanders, • artists, beauty II: Taiwan's auxiliary The designer collectively connects the platform, so that the creators of Qiu Tong and the creators of the program can effectively improve the creation of

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Claims (1)

200527235 6. Scope of patent application1. A computer animation split lens description language and auxiliary system. The method includes a description of multi-level picture architecture, description of the movement of the scene, planning of the angle of the light source, and description of the operation mode of the lens. This type of animation element description establishes the needs analysis and system design of animation. When computer animation design is performed according to the following procedures: first determine the theme and protagonist of the animation, and then subdivide it into a group of animation frames according to the plot. This action is called To split the lens, and establish the relevant object (ob ject), so that the picture can be synthesized based on this object. With the functions suggested by the instruction set, describe the picture structure of each picture, including foregrounds, middle scenes, backgrounds and other multi-level scenes; then describe the movement pattern of each scene, and design the style and manner of each scene entering the picture; then describe The light source in the picture includes the main light source, the secondary light source, etc., and defines the distance between the light source and the scene and the angle of the light source to make the picture brighter and darker and then three-dimensional, and finally defines the lens movement mode. 2. —A computer-aided design system including animation command analyzer, animation command library, animation-driven engine library, animation browser, and animation scene object library. Users can browse the effects of the designed animation in advance through this auxiliary design system It can be designed and modified in a cyclical manner to achieve better visual effects. 3. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the multi-level picture structure uses multi-level conceptual planning to effectively define the relative relationship between the scene and the scene, and the dynamic level changes of the scene can be used to make the interaction of the scene more lively. . 4. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the scene motion analysis defines the moving line of the scene entering the screen, which can effectively regulate the relative position of the scene Page 15 200527235 6. Scope of Patent Application-One v Operation relationship is set to make the interactive relationship of scenery more clear. 5. The method described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the planning of the angle of the light source can clearly define the main light source, the secondary light source, etc. of the picture, and the angle of the light source to make the light and dark sides of each object more Clear, can increase the three-dimensional sense of the picture. 6. The method described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the lens operation mode more clearly regulates the viewer's visual angle, so that the picture can change visually due to the change of the projection lens. 7. The method described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the animation refers to an analyzer, which can analyze the meaning of the animation description language, and call the corresponding driver engine so that it can be played on a computer screen. 8. The method as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the animation instruction library, that is, the animation instruction set, summarizes all possible animation operation languages and uses them to write related animation movies. 9. The method as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the animation-driven engine library includes the basic animation operations specified in the animation instruction set, so that the scenes can play the scenes in order according to the specifications. 10. The method as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the animation browser can play the animation content according to the procedure regulated by the animation language, so that the designer can know the animation effect in advance and generate correction opinions. 1 1. The method as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the animation scene object library can collect various commonly used digital scenes and animation libraries into a library for systematic management and repeated use. 1 2. The method described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the digital animation Page 16 200527235 6. Scope of patent application. Based on the four major elements of multi-layered picture architecture, scene movement, light source and angle, and 4 lens operation, it can effectively regulate the basic description language of animation-language 〇 ΙΙΗΗΙΙί Page 17