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Mission To achieve excellence in teaching and world-class research in computer engineering. Vision VicE-DEAN (Academic) Prof Goh Eck Soong, Angela VicE-DEAN (Administration) Assoc Prof Chan Syin VicE-DEAN (Research) Assoc Prof Lee Bu Sung, Francis Sub-DEAN (Alumni Affairs) Assoc Prof Khong Chooi Peng Sub-DEAN (Student Affairs) Asst Prof Tay Joc Cing School ADmiNiStRAtoR Asst Prof Ang Ee Luang � Foster an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit � Prepare graduates for lifelong learning and leadership � Conduct cutting-edge research in collaboration with industry and eminent international institutions SCE Organisation Chart DEAN Assoc Prof Seah Hock Soon Editorial Board Advisor: Assoc Prof Seah Hock Soon Chief Editor: Assoc Prof Khong Chooi Peng Editors: Ms Anita Sebastian Asst Prof Ang Ee Luang Asst Prof Arlene Bastion Designer: Mrs Jean Tan-Pang Photographer: Mr Toh Leong Teck Goals Enquiries/feedback, please email sce-enquiries@ntu.edu.sg Reg. No. 200604393R hEAD, computer communications Assoc Prof Lau Chiew Tong hEAD, computer Science Assoc Prof Cai Wentong hEAD, computing Systems Assoc Prof Graham Leedham hEAD, information Systems Assoc Prof Lim Ee Peng � Develop our human resources to their fullest potential � Raise the school profile locally and internationally � Cater to diverse backgrounds and learning abilities of students � Promote self-learning through structured courses � Increase the sense of belonging of students and alumni SCE Advisory Committee Chairman Mr Khoong Hock Yun Infocomm Development Authority, Singapore International Advisors Prof James D Foley College of Computing Georgia Institute of Technology, USA Prof José Luis Encarnacão Fraunhofer-Institute for Computer Graphics, Germany External Members Mr Chang Yew Kong SES Systems Pte Ltd Mr Robert Chew Accenture Pte Ltd Mr Andrew Lim Sun Microsystems Pte Ltd School Members Assoc Prof Seah Hock Soon Prof Goh Eck Soong, Angela Assoc Prof Lee Bu Sung, Francis Assoc Prof Graham Leedham <strong>Values</strong> � Innovation � Integrity � Teamwork � Lifelong learning � Professionalism � Passion � Proactiveness Breaking trails. Setting tracks. Our tagline depicts our mission to break away from the beaten track and venture into unchartered territories. By doing so, SCE aspires to set new heights in engineering by pioneering innovations. Front cover: (From left) Smiles all around as Dr Chia, CEO of MDA, Assoc Prof Seah, Dean, SCE, and Mr Miura, President, Anime International Company, enter into a landmark agreement. Anime frames on cover and page 3 are courtesy of “Ah! My Goddess” @ Fujishima Kousuke•Kodansha/”Ah! My Goddess” production committee. PulSCE is a biannual publication of the School of Computer Engineering.
CACAni to the Rescue Creativity, design, and now CACAni, join forces to speed up production of animation and games. SCE’s revolutionary new Computer-Assisted Cel Animation (CACAni) system was developed for just that purpose. This is an exciting fusion of free-hand drawing and animation that is all set to revolutionise the way animation is produced. To create a smooth sequence of motion in an animation film, a minimum of 25 frames is needed per second. Currently, to prepare this sequence, animators have to spend hours at the drawing board tracing, sketching and colouring each frame of an animation sequence. That’s 25 times that an animator needs to draw and colour a frame for each second of animation! With SCE’s CACAni system, animators need only to draw the sketches for the main keyframes. This means that if the animator provides two keyframes, the system will automatically generate the in-between frames, creating a smooth and realistic sequence. For example, one keyframe shows a lady looking at the horizon, while another keyframe shows the same lady looking straight at the screen. With Breaking New Ground Dr Chia (centre) looks on as Dr Seah (left) and Mr Miura seal the deal. In a landmark agreement signed on 20 June 2006 at the Singapore Expo, SCE broke into the Japanese animation CACAni generates intermediate frames and auto-colours sequences. industry through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anime International Company (AIC) which is based in Japan. The event was witnessed by Dr Christopher Chia, CEO of the Media Development Authority of Singapore. Under this MOU, SCE and AIC will jointly develop 13 anime episodes, using the CACAni system (see article above) developed by the school. These episodes will be broadcast in Japan, and possibly in Singapore as well. Anime refers to Japanese art form that uses animation to tell a story, both fiction and fantasy. main News 03 CACAni, the sequence would show the lady looking at the horizon, then turning to face the screen. Given a coloured frame, the CACAni system will also auto-colour the other frames in that sequence. Hence, the tedious, labour-intensive process of drawing and colouring all the intermediate frames is now eliminated. What will be the advantages that CACAni can bring to any studio working to produce animation or Japanese anime? This seminal technology from SCE would significantly reduce production time and cost. It would also free up time for animators and other creative people to focus on more constructive issues such as concepts and ideas for the animation, instead of labouring over a drawing board for many hours. The CACAni team at SCE is led by Assoc Prof Seah Hock Soon and key players comprise Asst Prof Tian Feng, Mr Lu Yixiang, Mr Lu Peng, Mr Qiu Jie, and Mr Chen Quan. CACAni technology can be extended to game and 3D applications. In his speech at the MOU signing ceremony, Mr Toru Miura, President, AIC, expressed a keen interest in working with SCE. He said, “The application of SCE’s technology will enhance our production capability and I’m sure that the eventual product will be a success when it is aired in Japan.” Dr Seah was equally happy to team up with AIC. He said, “Through this MOU, SCE’s technology will equip Singapore with an edge to attract animation production companies to be based here, and subsequently conduct their animation production work in Singapore.”
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