A Computational Theory of Animation
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Kahn, Kenneth M.
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A system is proposed capable of generating narrative computer animation in response to a simple script. The major problem addressed is how to imbed into the system some of the knowledge that animators use when creating animation. Infinitely many animated films can fulfill a single script. The system is faced with the problem of how to make a good one by making decisions in very under-constrained situations. This paper is a total revision of AI Working Paper 119.
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The author of this work is supported by an IBM Fellowship. The research described herein is being conducted at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology research program.
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1977-04Publisher
MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
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MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Working Papers, WP-145;