The research and creation of blended animation by 2D handy-sketched animation and 3D computer animation

[[abstract]]Abstract The technique of 2D handy-sketched animation is becoming matured; also the invention of 3D computer animation brings the animation a new era. Animation artists try to adopt two distinctive techniques/forms for artwork creation. 2D handy-sketched animation is superior both in presenting multi visual styles and character animation. Hopefully, the animation creation is expected to be more of sense-of-aesthetics by proper including the principles of 3D computer animation. The ability of objects simulating and virtual space constructing are primary merits of 3D computer animation. Camera manipulating is 3D-based which can not be accomplished under tradition animation operation mode. In stead of frame-by-frame drawing in 2D handy-sketched animation, 3D computer animation renders in-between frames by key frames. This assures the efficiency. From literature reviewing and video films analysis of 2D-included 3D computer animations, it is a tendency that character animation is usually completed by 2D handy-sketched whereas stuffs such as mechanic equipment, traffic facility are constructed mostly by 3D techniques. To be consistent with 2D handy-sketched characters, the scene should be rendered in cartoon fashion. Additionally, to coordinating with 3D virtual camera, the sketched background ought to be considered and represented in 3D manner. This study intends to extract the blending principle of two differential animations. By experiencing the harmony of traditional 2D handy-sketched and 3D computer, the researcher expects to provide the varieties of visual art styles.