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Choreographing emotional facial expressions
Author(s) -
Sloan Robin J.S.,
Robinson Brian,
ScottBrown Ken,
Moore Fhionna,
Cook Malcolm
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
computer animation and virtual worlds
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.225
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1546-427X
pISSN - 1546-4261
DOI - 10.1002/cav.339
Subject(s) - computer science , animation , character animation , leaps , perception , character (mathematics) , facial expression , human–computer interaction , computer facial animation , field (mathematics) , computer animation , the arts , multimedia , artificial intelligence , visual arts , computer graphics (images) , psychology , art , geometry , mathematics , neuroscience , financial economics , pure mathematics , economics
While much is known about the appearance and human perception of emotional facial expressions, researchers and professionals experience difficulties when attempting to create believable animated characters. Methods for automating or capturing dynamic facial expressions have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, resulting in increasingly realistic characters. However, accurate replication of naturalistic movement does not necessarily ensure authentic character performance. In this paper, the authors present a project which makes use of creative animation practices and artistic reflection as methods of research. The output of animation practice is tested experimentally by measuring observer perception and comparing the results with artistic observations and predictions. Ultimately, the authors aim to demonstrate that animation practice can generate new knowledge about dynamic character performance, and that arts‐based methods can and should be considered valuable tools in a field often dominated by technical methods of research. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.