Naturasketch
Naturasketch is an image assisted sketch-based modeling system. The user can start with an image of the model and provide important strokes of the object by simply drawing on the image. Then system creates a 3D model using the given strokes. In addition, the appropriate portions of the image are used as the texture for the model. Some modeling actions (e.g. make a hole, or add on-demand details) are supported through annotated strokes using a red pen.
The underlying 3D models are feature-sensitive subdivision surfaces with controllable details. Creating detailed digital content is a major task in industries such as Game, Film and CAD, and requires well-constructed, high quality geometric models. However, even with sophisticated software packages, geometric modeling is still a challenging, tedious and time consuming task. Using this modeling tool complex models can be created in a matter of minutes rather than hours.
A demo of the early version of this system:
Achievements
- Digital Alberta Awards 2013, Best in Cross-Platform, GRSktech (commercial version of Naturasketch), June 2013.
- Received IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications 2011 Best Paper Award (see the related papers).
Faramarz F. Samavati
Professor
My research interests include Computer Graphics, Geometric Modeling, Visualization, and Digital Earth.
Publications
Naturasketch: Modeling from images and natural sketches (2011)
Sketch-based interfaces and modeling (2010)
Stroke extraction and classification for mesh inflation (2010)
Image-assisted modeling from sketches (2010)
Sketch-based modeling: A survey (2009)
Fast stroke matching by angle quantization (2007)
