The Efficiency Improvement of the Automation for the Lighting and Compositing Works in 3D Animation Industry

Abstract

The objectives of this research are: 1) to develop an application program for lighting and automatic double exposure; 2) to evaluate the efficiency of the application program for lighting and automatic double exposure. Tools used in evaluating efficiency were: 1) an application program for lighting and automatic double exposure; 2) Questionnaire no the duration of the work by the target group; 3) Validation Form on lighting and automatic double exposure. The researcher applied Information System Development Life Cycle Theory by using Mel Script Editor in Maya and Nuke Script Editor. In Nuke program, an application program was developed and tested with 28 targets from 7 companies in Thailand’s animation industry. Validation was tested by 7 experts from 3 companies in Thailand’s 3D animation industry. The results revealed that: 1) An application program for lighting and automatic double exposure was obtained and could be operated with the main program for lighting and double exposure; and 2) The operation of this application program could help to save more time while improving correctness and reducing the cost of production.