COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Shoulder Movements and Their Impacts on Expressing Characters’ Emotional Status in 3D Animation
Creator:
Chen, Chen
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) – Animation
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Animation
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
“As an essential component of body language, shoulder movements are crucial for conveying the emotional states of characters. To effectively express the character's current emotional state, a variety of appropriate shoulder movements are critical. Conversely, inefficient shoulder movements can have the opposite effect, detracting from the character's intended expression. Since not all shoulder movement designs are precise and efficient, their effectiveness in conveying the intended message is paramount and needs to be thoroughly studied. This thesis will explore the impact of shoulder movements by analyzing their principles, design, and implementation and evaluate the effectiveness of conveying the character's traits and emotions. A film is developed to intentionally demonstrate the importance of different shoulder movements in expressing the characters’ emotions.” –Abstract
Keywords: shoulder movement, 3D animation, character animation, emotion.
Keywords: shoulder movement, 3D animation, character animation, emotion.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta)
Date:
2023-04
Format:
2 online resources: 1 PDF (Thesis, 41 pages, color illustrations) + 1 mp4 film (Studio component, approximately 3 min., sound, color)