Comparing Different AI Animation Software through Practical ExamplesALEKSIESKA, SARA (Avtor) Bovcon, Narvika (Mentor) AIBody AnimationMotion CaptureThe goal of this thesis is to determine how current AI solutions for Motion Capture compare to each other and to the reference footage their movement is based upon. With a primary focus on the entertainment industry, the thesis explores the possibility of AI body animation tools revolutionizing the character animation processes. First, traditional Motion Capture animation techniques are presented, allowing us to address alternative AI based solutions as a response to current technology challenges and weaknesses. Next, the thesis tests the feasibility of three carefully selected AI-based solutions, designed with the intention of replacing traditional animation techniques. For this purpose, the movements of the iconic character Baby Groot from the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and the mini-series “I Am Groot” are recreated and fed into three different AI software capable of reconstructing movement. With this technique, animations from each software are obtained and applied to a 3D Baby Groot character, much like professionals have once done to the original 3D Baby Groot character. Finally, the newly extracted animations are compared both to the reference video and to each other in the realm of accuracy, realism, and quality of rigging and skinning. Based on these observations, a general overview of each tool’s strengths and weaknesses is provided. With the help of newly gained insight, implications for the field and possible future improvements are suggested. As part of the concluding thoughts, all key observations made throughout the thesis are packed into a concise and comprehensive summary.20232023-09-22 13:51:41Diplomsko delo150782sl