Seminar

How to Make a PIXAR Movie

WS 2018/2019

Michael Kern, Alexander Kumpf, Prof. Dr. R. Westermann

Computer Graphics and Visualization GroupTechnische Universität München

RequirementsWhat we expect from you:

● Search for literature and references on your own.

● Write a short paper in LaTex format (6 pages including references).● Present your work in a 25-minutes talk + 5 minutes discussion.

● Meet with your supervisor! ● Don’t miss the deadlines!● You have to be present in all mandatory block seminars

What is the purpose of this seminar?Get to know the process of proper scientific research:

● Independent reading and understanding of a topic in computer graphics with focus on “how to make (animation) movies?”

● Gathering trustful literature and references ● Writing a short paper about the topic in an objective manner● Presentation of this topic to an (un-)experienced audience

Time scheduleKick-Off-Meeting Today

HowTo: Paper Writing October 31, 2018, 2pm - 4pm

Paper Submission Deadline December 16, 2018, 23:59pm (CET)

HowTo: Presentation December 19, 2018, 2pm - 4pm

Presentation Slides Submission Deadline January 13, 2019, 23:59pm (CET)

Presentation Session 1 January 16, 2019, 1pm - 5pm

Presentation Session 2 January 17, 2019, 12pm - 4pm

Presentation Session 3 January 23, 2019, 1pm - 5pm

Presentation Session 4 January 24, 2019, 12pm - 4pm

Final Slides 24 hours after presentation

Use the given LaTex / Word template: https://www.overleaf.com/read/sggvdhxjzbmh

Paper Layout ACM

Overview: The Animation Pipeline

Topics

TopicsModelling and Texturing

Rigging and Animation

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Motion Capturing

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Rigid and Soft Body Dynamics

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Fluid Simulation

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Local Illumination and Shading

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Rendering

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Global Illumination

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Hair and Fur Simulation

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Non-Photorealistic Rendering

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Postproduction

Topics

● Disney Research: https://www.disneyresearch.com/ ● Pixar Research: http://graphics.pixar.com/library/

Sources / Literature

Supervisor Students

Production Pipeline

Modeling and Texturing

Rigging and Animation

Motion Capturing

Rigid and Soft Body Dynamics

Fluid Simulation

Local Illumination and Shading

Rendering

Global Illumination

Hair and Fur Simulation

Non-Photorealistic Rendering

Postproduction

Topics Assignment