Embodied 3D story space

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we propose the immersive 3D movie system using contextual constraint action model. Important actions that define the structure of the story are called key-actions. Structure of key-action network represents story patterns. Spontaneous actions between key actions are interpolated using action networks. By integrating attention behaviors such as eye contact and joint attention, the user can get feeling that the user is communicating with the actor.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.7 Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.8 Types of Simulation

Keywords:
attention behavior, immersive 3D movie, intelligent actors