Modeling - Subdivision Techniques

C1 Interpolating Subdivision Scheme for Arbitrary Meshes

These four objects show the variety of shapes that one may get manipulating the parameters of subdivision.

Project Overview

Used in many efforts throughout the Center, subdivision is a powerful technique for generating a smooth and visually pleasing surface from an arbitrary topology. Given an initial triangular mesh, we have developed an interpolating scheme that retains the simplicity of the Dyn, Gregory, and Levin Butterfly scheme, but creates smoother surfaces, especially on irregular topology.


Center Sites

Caltech

Lead Researchers

Denis Zorin
Peter Schröder
Wim Sweldens

Bibliographic References

[ZORI96]Denis Zorin, ``C^k Continuity of Subdivision Surfaces,"" California Institute of Technology Department of Computer Science Technical Report CS-TR-96-23

Modeling Bibliography

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Web References

Smoothness of Subdivision Surfaces
Interpolating Subdivision for Meshes with Arbitrary Topology

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