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Modelling and rendering techniques for African hairstyles
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posted on 2004-01-01, 00:00 authored by D Patrick, Shaun BangayShaun Bangay, A LobbWe develop or enhance hair modelling and rendering techniques to produce three different forms of hair commonly found in African hairstyles. The forms of hair are natural curly hair, straightened hair, and braids or twists of hair.
We use an implicit model, implemented as a series of textured layers to represent curly hair. Straightened hair is represented explicitly, and modelled by defining and replicating a few control hairs. Braids and twists are implemented as textured generalized cylinders.
A synthesis of existing hair illumination models is used as a basis for an African hair illumination model. Parameter values to match African hair characteristics are discussed.
A number of complete African hairstyles are shown, demonstrating that the techniques can be used to model and render African hair successfully.
We use an implicit model, implemented as a series of textured layers to represent curly hair. Straightened hair is represented explicitly, and modelled by defining and replicating a few control hairs. Braids and twists are implemented as textured generalized cylinders.
A synthesis of existing hair illumination models is used as a basis for an African hair illumination model. Parameter values to match African hair characteristics are discussed.
A number of complete African hairstyles are shown, demonstrating that the techniques can be used to model and render African hair successfully.
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International conference on Computer graphics, virtual reality, visualisation and interaction in Africa (3rd : 2004 : Stellenbosch, South Africa)Pagination
115 - 124Publisher
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Stellenbosch, South AfricaPlace of publication
New York, N. Y.Publisher DOI
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2004-11-03End date
2004-11-05ISBN-10
1581138636Language
engPublication classification
E1.1 Full written paper - refereedTitle of proceedings
Afrigraph '04 : Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on Computer graphics, virtual reality, visualisation and interaction in AfricaUsage metrics
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