Stylized Line Drawing of 3D Models using CNN

Abstract

Techniques to render 3D models like hand-drawings are often required. In this paper, we propose an approach that generates line-drawing with various styles by machine learning. We train two Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), of which one is a line extractor from the depth and normal images of a 3D object, and the other is a line thickness applicator. The following process to CNNs interprets the thickness of the lines as intensity to control properties of a line style. Using the obtained intensities, non-uniform line styled drawings are generated. The results show the efficiency of combining the machine learning method and the interpreter.