Beauty waves: an artistic representation of ocean waves using Bezier curves

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dc.contributorAkleman, Ergun
dc.creatorFaulkner, Jay Allen
dc.date.accessioned2007-04-25T20:02:06Z
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-07T19:52:37Z
dc.date.available2007-04-25T20:02:06Z
dc.date.available2017-04-07T19:52:37Z
dc.date.created2006-12
dc.date.issued2007-04-25
dc.description.abstractIn this thesis, we present a method for computing an artistic representation of ocean waves using Bezier curves. Wave forms are loosely based on procedural wave models and are designed to emulate those found in both art and nature. The wave forms are generated using a slice method which is user defined by structured input, thus providing the artist with full control over crest shape and placement. Wave propagation is obtained by interpolating between defined crest shapes and positions. We also present a method for computing a stylized representation of breaking crests in shallow water. Artists may use our model to create many interesting wave forms, including basic sinusoidal waves and waves with breaking crests that have a rotation that is cyclical in time. The major drawbacks to our solution are that data entry can be tedious and it can be difficult to produce waves that animate with a natural appearance.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/4682
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherTexas A&M University
dc.subjectOcean
dc.subjectWaves
dc.subjectSimulation
dc.subjectNon-Photorealistic
dc.subjectFluid
dc.subjectBezier
dc.titleBeauty waves: an artistic representation of ocean waves using Bezier curves
dc.typeBook
dc.typeThesis

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