Title :
FIX: feature-based image transformations for face animation
Author :
Arya, Ali ; Hamidzadeh, Babak
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., British Columbia Univ., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Abstract :
We propose a simple yet effective 2D image transformation method for face animation. Instead of using complicated 3D models or a large database of 2D images, a set of transformations are learned to create different visual effects in a given image, including talking, changing facial expressions, and head movement. This approach enables creation of realistic images with minimum input data and efficient computation. Scaling and mapping these transformations into different head orientations is discussed. The ShowFace system, a modular streaming framework for face animation, is also introduced which uses the proposed technique.
Keywords :
computer animation; image processing; multimedia computing; realistic images; 2D image transformation; ShowFace system; face animation; facial expressions; feature-based image transformation; head movement; modular streaming framework; realistic image; talking; visual effects; Application software; Character generation; Facial animation; Financial advantage program; Head; Image databases; MPEG 4 Standard; Multimedia systems; Streaming media; Visual effects;
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology: Research and Education, 2003. Proceedings. ITRE2003. International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7724-9
DOI :
10.1109/ITRE.2003.1270680