An adaptive character skinning algorithm based on the property of real skin

Abstract

AbstractCurrent methods for character skinning usually include weight binding and automatic skinning such as linear blend skinning (LBS) and dual quaternion skinning (DQS). However, weight binding is a tedious work; LBS and DQS suffer from their own artifacts. The latest research studies could produce better effect; however, their application in real‐time situations is limited due to the requirement of a large amount of first‐phase preparations and huge computation. This paper proposed a new approach that uses the property of real skin for skinning, which could produce a more natural and realistic effect and could greatly promote skinning efficiency. An optimized mathematical model is also used to compute mesh deformation; therefore, the render speed is greatly promoted and the effect of bulging muscles and fat could also be simulated.