Real-Time Visual Simulation and Interactive Animation of Shadow Play Puppets Using OpenGL

This paper describes a method of modeling to model shadow play puppet using sophisticated computer graphics techniques available in OpenGL in order to allow interactive play in real-time environment as well as producing realistic animation. This paper proposes a novel real-time method is proposed for modeling of puppet and its shadow image that allows interactive play of virtual shadow play using texture mapping and blending techniques. Special effects such as lighting and blurring effects for virtual shadow play environment are also developed. Moreover, the use of geometric transformations and hierarchical modeling facilitates interaction among the different parts of the puppet during animation. Based on the experiments and the survey that were carried out, the respondents involved are very satisfied with the outcomes of these techniques.

Authors:

• Tan Kian Lam
• Abdullah Zawawi bin Haji Talib
• Mohd. Azam Osman

Keywords:

• Animation
• blending
• hierarchical modeling
• interactive play
• real-time
• shadow play
• visual simulation.

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