We present a novel approach to the creation of varied animations by interpolating a small set of input images in a reduced pose-space. The technique includes an N-way mapping technique, an efficient, rigidity preserving nonlinear blending function, improved extrapolation and a novel scattered data interpolation technique to manage the reduced pose-space. Together these allow users to intuitively and interactively control temporal behaviours with simple gestures.
[Publication]
William Baxter, Pascal Barla, Ken Anjyo, "N-way Morphing for 2D Animation", The Journal of Computer Animation and Virtual World (CASA 2009), Volume 20, issue 2-3, pp.79-87, June 17-19 2009