RR:(Instrumentation) Shooting in 3D with the Zmini Camera

该项目从EPSCoR状态获取一台以视频速率捕获3D信息（实时颜色和深度）的Zmini相机，旨在建模和渲染3D信息。活动包括使用Zmini相机从多个视点获取点云，使用改进的行进立方体算法生成表面，并自动将模型绑定到角色动画的骨架（称为自动索具）。因此，点云建模从相机将用于创建表面，特别是人形，可以自动操纵和动画。计算机科学图形学（CSG）和数字制作艺术（DPA）课程都将使用该相机。研究内容包括：基于点云的地表重建和流线数字特征生成。更广泛的影响：使用Zmini相机捕捉和动画3D图像有望在教学和学习中产生重大影响，以及推进学习者的发现和理解。该设备将为学生和教师提供将基于图像的建模纳入DPA项目工作的机会。摄像机将用于少数族裔学生比例较高的班级，学生将在会议演示互动程序中获得研究经验。

This project from an EPSCoR state, acquiring A Zmini camera that captures 3D information (real time color and depth) at video rates, aims to model and render 3D information. Activities include Acquiring a cloud of points using the Zmini camera from multiple viewpoints, Generating a surface using a modified marching cubes algorithm, and Automatically binding the model to a skeleton for character animation (called auto-rigging).Thus, point cloud modeling from the camera will be used to create surfaces, specifically humanoid, that can be auto-rigged and animated. Both Computer Science Graphics (CSG) and Digital Production Arts (DPA) programs will use the camera. The research involves the following projects: Surface Reconstruction from Point Cloud and Stream Line Digital Character Generation.Broader Impact: The use of the Zmini camera to capture and animate 3D images promises to have significant impact in teaching and learning, as well as advancing discovery and understanding of learners. The device will provide students and faculty with the opportunity to incorporate image-based modeling in their work at the DPA program. The camera will be used in classes with a high percentage of minority enrollment where students will gain research experience in the conference presentation interactive program.