Happy Characters Don't Feel Well in Sad Bodies!

摘要

We introduce characters that are capable of displaying inner-feelings and emotions through the body. Our method modifies neutral animations in real-time using a mixed approach that combines body poses, and changes in the speed and spatial amplitude of the movement. It works for humanoid or non-humanoid skeletons. The system was used in FantasyA, a computer game in which the players have to recognize the emotional states of each character as a way of understanding the gameplay and improve their avatar control skills.