Computer Assisted Relief Generation-A Survey

• Published in: Computer graphics forum Vol. 31; no. 8; pp. 2363 - 2377
• Main Authors: Kerber, J., Wang, M., Chang, J., Zhang, J. J., Belyaev, A., Seidel, H.-P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-12-2012
• Subjects: Analogies; Analysis; Artists; Classification; computer art; Computer graphics; Computer programming; digital relief; I.3.5 [Computing Methodologies]: Computer Graphics Computational Geometry and Object Modelling; I.3.8 [Computing Methodologies]: Computer Graphics Applications; Image processing systems; J.5 [Computer Applications]: Arts and Humanities Fine arts; Mathematical models; shape processing; Strength; Studies
• ISSN: 0167-7055; 1467-8659
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8659.2012.03185.x

In this paper, we present an overview of the achievements accomplished to date in the field of computer‐aided relief generation. We delineate the problem, classify different solutions, analyse similarities, investigate developments and review the approaches according to their particular relative strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, we describe remaining challenges and point out prospective extensions. In consequence, this survey is addressed to both researchers and artists, through providing valuable insights into the theory behind the different concepts in this field and augmenting the options available among the methods presented with regard to practical application.
In this paper we present an overview of the achievements accomplished to date in the field of computer aided relief generation. We delineate the problem, classify different solutions, analyze similarities, investigate developments and review the approaches according to their particular relative strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, we describe remaining challenges and point out prospective extensions. In consequence, this survey is addressed to both researchers and artists, through providing valuable insights into the theory behind the different concepts in this field and augmenting the options available among the methods presented with regard to practical application.