Method, apparatus and computer program product for creating graphical objects with desired physical features for usage in animation
US8427503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0488
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for modifying one or more physical attributes and properties of a graphical element and transferring these physical attributes and properties to a graphical object for usage in an animation may include a processor and a memory storing executable computer program code that cause the apparatus to at least perform operations including receiving a selection of a physical attribute(s) among a plurality of physical attributes and adjusting an intensity associated with the selected physical attribute. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to assign the physical attribute to a graphical element(s) and modify one or more physical properties of the graphical element based on the selected physical attribute and the adjusted intensity. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to transfer the modified physical properties of the graphical element to a graphical object. A corresponding method and computer program product are also provided.
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