Title
Exploration of direct bi-manual interaction in digitally mediated stop-motion animation
Abstract
In this paper we present the development of a digital system prototype for character animation, with the primary focus on enabling direct bi-manual interaction through the employment of haptic sense and gestural control. The aim of the research is to explore the design of digital animation systems that build upon and augment the rich tacit knowledge embodied in the traditional creative practice of stop-motion animation. A team of highly skilled stop-motion animators participated in the design process of the prototype system evaluating and reflecting upon the key aspects of the design. We describe our design approach and the methodology employed in two design key studies framed around the concepts of direct tactile manipulation and two-handed interaction. We identify the components that enabled immediacy and enhanced engagement with the new system. The outcomes of the studies illustrate the system's potential for enabling immersive physical interaction in a digital animation setting.
Year
DOI
Venue
2010
10.1145/1868914.1868992
NordiCHI
Keywords
Field
DocType
prototype system,digital animation setting,digital animation system,design process,design key study,direct bi-manual interaction,digital system prototype,design approach,digitally mediated stop-motion animation,new system,stop-motion animation,character animation,animation
Computer science,Character animation,Human–computer interaction,Animation,Computer facial animation,Engineering design process,Immediacy,Computer animation,Tacit knowledge,Multimedia,Haptic technology
Conference
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
1
0.63
4
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Mariza Dima162.48
John Lee26314.61
Mark Wright310.63