Disney Research Studios

In this paper, we approach this problem by asynchronously recording local contrast change at high speed, using a type of visual capture device called a Dynamic Vision Sensor (DVS).

We introduce a novel workflow for stereoscopic 2D to 3D conversion in which the user “paints” depth onto a 2D image via sparse scribbles, instantaneously receiving intuitive 3D feedback.

This paper focuses on reducing the computational complexity of a direct Cholesky-decomposition-based solver.

This paper presents an automatic process for fabrication-oriented design of custom-shaped rubber balloons.

We present a sketch-based toolset for asset-guided creation and intuitive editing of virtual terrains, allowing the manipulation of both elevation maps and 3D meshes, and exploiting a layer-based interface.

In this work, we wanted to understand: (i) the practical impact of the motion blur effect on the player experience; and (ii) whether the value gained by including the effect is worth the extra cost in computation, real-time performance, development time, etc.

We design a novel light probe and exploit its structure to permit an efficient reformulation of the rendering equation that is suitable for fast shading on mobile devices.

In this paper we introduce a real-time technique that reduces such distortions based on a distortion control (rigidity) map.

Augmented reality applications on hand-held devices suffer from the limited available processing power. While methods to detect the location of artificially textured markers within the scene are commonly used, geometric properties of three-dimensional objects are rarely exploited for object tracking.

We analyze the behavior of the iteration and describe two alternative algorithms designed to suit different performance requirements