"Live2D Euclid" which allows 3-dimensional movement of 2D characters in 3D space in 3D space

It will become possible to express 2D illustration stereoscopically by deforming one original picture "Live2D Euclid"is. Mr. Takehiko Inoue'sVagabondIt is said that even works of Sumi touch, which had been difficult to make 3D by 3D technology, can be stereoscopically rendered as it is, with the expression of the original painting as it is, he says, "When Illustration is three-dimensionalized with a 3D model, it will not be delicately cute" It has become an innovative technology that does not happen.

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You can see how the Live2D Euclid works with the following movie.

Developed a video technology "Live2D Euclid" that allows 3-D illustration to move three-dimensionally 360 degrees - YouTube


Live2D Co., Ltd. is developing technologies that can move 2D illustrations stereoscopically in 3D space.


In 2014Tracking the human facial expression in real time and reflecting the movement on the expression of the two-dimensional characterIt was Live2D also used for the movie called Live2D, but the range of movement of Live2D was limited to 30 degrees to 40 degrees left and right. However, Live2D Euclid, which was developed this time, will be able to move characters in all directions at 360 degrees.


This is the state of production.


It seems like an ordinary illustration at first sight that is displayed on the PC display.


However, moving a cursor with a drag will make it possible to see illustration from various angles. 3D model has a peculiar atmosphere in three dimensions, but in the case of Live2D, it is supposed to be moving but it is flat face of the illustration or two dimensions are intact, it has become three dimensional without damaging the charm of the picture .


Also, Live2D Euclid can express "Face is 2D and body is 3D".


Now that we can move the model 360 degrees freely, we can now use Live2D technology even in games and so on.


It looks like she saw a girl who was three-dimensionalized by Live2D from behind.


Hold the sword ......


You can also see how to swing around from various angles.


Image male is Tetsuya Nakagusu who is representative director of Live2D.


When you touch the screen, the character turns round and round.


Although it is still a prototype now, from now on it is possible to move the character in all directions, up and down, left and right.


In addition, you can use it like using a head mounted display to enter the virtual space.


Instead of entering into 3D space, it seems that application methods that can enter the 2D world, that is, the real two dimensions are being considered.


The left is the 3D model and the right is the Live2D model. By comparison, you can see that the Live2D model is more illustrative.


In the 3D model, shadows attached to the nose and small parts of the hair often collapse, but the Live2D model remains "expression of pictures" as fine as it is. Three-dimensional characters may be strangely cute when it is made into a 3D model, but in Live 2D model it does not kill the cuteness of the illustration.


The state of production is also quite different. While the 3D model is stereoscopic at the time of creation, Live 2 D seems to be drawing just an illustration.


Show "three-dimensional expression of lie" like animation and illustration, expand the range of expression more than 3D.


In addition, Live2D Euclid is currently developing software that assumes application at the site of animation and game production, and in the future Autodesk3ds MaxWe are also considering collaboration with 3D modeling software such as.