Master Thesis MSTR-2016-18

BibliographyGrüner, Matti: Example-based Parameter Retrieval for Procedural Materials through Abstraction of Visual Features.
University of Stuttgart, Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology, Master Thesis (2016).
93 pages, english.
CR-SchemaI.3.7 (Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism)
I.4.7 (Image Processing and Computer Vision Feature Measurement)
I.4.8 (Image Processing and Computer Vision Scene Analysis)
Abstract

Designing the surface properties of virtual assets for digital content production is a costly and time-consuming process. As the requirements regarding scene complexity increase to improve visual quality, automatic processes need to be developed to deliver projects on time and on budget. Our contribution solves the problem of finding a procedural displacement map that approximates the surface structure depicted in a reference image captured under unknown lighting conditions. We also estimate the shading parameters needed to provide a fully procedural material based on this unstructured input. The system we propose can automate labor-intensive tasks in look development and has the potential to significantly cut production costs.

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Department(s)University of Stuttgart, Institute of Visualisation and Interactive Systems, Visualisation and Interactive Systems
Superviser(s)Fuchs, Jun.-Prof. Martin; Gieseke, Lena
Entry dateAugust 1, 2018
   Publ. Computer Science