School of Visual Arts – New York City
Round Table Meeting
Spotanie przy okrągłym stole
Koszykowa National Library
Koszykowa street 26/28
09.04.2019 | 9:30
SVA
Recording projection
Coffee break
The concept of human motivation in a CG character verses that of a skilled method actor, speaks to a central issue of computer graphics. Namely, how do convey genuine emotion when there is no inherent emotional depth (from a CG character). In fact, the CG character is nothing but a wire-framed shell. The surface of the character is less than skin deep. There are no experiences or emotions for the character to draw from to create a genuine, emotive performance. The CG character is a puppet and the animator the puppeteer.
In computer graphics (as a technology dependent, creative medium) it is inherently difficult to portray genuine emotions. Yet when an outstanding animated performance is married to classic cinematic principles the emotive power of animation particularly in synthesis of lighting, sound, gesture, expression and character performance can be genuine and powerful. Although, not yet equal to a brilliant live action performance from an actor, in terms of the depth of emotion and the apparent spontaneity of a performance.
Dialog with audience
School of Visual Arts – New York City
Round Table Meeting
Spotanie przy okrągłym stole
Koszykowa National Library
Koszykowa street 26/28
09.04.2019 | 9:30
SVA
Recording projection
SVA
SVA
From Human-Centered to Community-Centered Design
Coffee break
SVA
The Big Picture: Design Archives and Historical Context
SVA
Communicating Complex Topics Across Borders
ShanghaiTech University
(Achieving) Empathy and Emotion in Computer Animation
The concept of human motivation in a CG character verses that of a skilled method actor, speaks to a central issue of computer graphics. Namely, how do convey genuine emotion when there is no inherent emotional depth (from a CG character). In fact, the CG character is nothing but a wire-framed shell. The surface of the character is less than skin deep. There are no experiences or emotions for the character to draw from to create a genuine, emotive performance. The CG character is a puppet and the animator the puppeteer.
In computer graphics (as a technology dependent, creative medium) it is inherently difficult to portray genuine emotions. Yet when an outstanding animated performance is married to classic cinematic principles the emotive power of animation particularly in synthesis of lighting, sound, gesture, expression and character performance can be genuine and powerful. Although, not yet equal to a brilliant live action performance from an actor, in terms of the depth of emotion and the apparent spontaneity of a performance.
Dialog with audience
web and identity by Maciej Połczyński
The project is financed by
the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)
web and identity by Maciej Połczyński
The project is financed by
the Polish National Acency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)