Sprite Sheet Diffusion: Generate Game Character for Animation

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2412.03685v1
• Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:40:05 GMT
• Title: Sprite Sheet Diffusion: Generate Game Character for Animation
• Authors: Cheng-An Hsieh, Jing Zhang, Ava Yan,
• Abstract summary: Generative models, such as diffusion models, have the potential to revolutionize this process by automating the creation of sprite sheets.<n> Diffusion models, known for their ability to generate diverse images, can be adapted to create character animations.
• Score: 6.168767879170154
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: In the game development process, creating character animations is a vital step that involves several stages. Typically for 2D games, illustrators begin by designing the main character image, which serves as the foundation for all subsequent animations. To create a smooth motion sequence, these subsequent animations involve drawing the character in different poses and actions, such as running, jumping, or attacking. This process requires significant manual effort from illustrators, as they must meticulously ensure consistency in design, proportions, and style across multiple motion frames. Each frame is drawn individually, making this a time-consuming and labor-intensive task. Generative models, such as diffusion models, have the potential to revolutionize this process by automating the creation of sprite sheets. Diffusion models, known for their ability to generate diverse images, can be adapted to create character animations. By leveraging the capabilities of diffusion models, we can significantly reduce the manual workload for illustrators, accelerate the animation creation process, and open up new creative possibilities in game development.

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