10th Pacific Conference on Computer Graphics and Applications, PG 2002, pp.477 - 480
Abstract
A modified quadric error metric (QEM) for simplification of Loop subdivision surfaces is presented The suggested error metric not only measures the geometric difference but also controls the smoothness and well-shapedness of the triangles that result from the decimation process. Minimizing the error with respect to the original limit surface, our method allows for drastic simplification of Loop control meshes with convenient control over the reproduction of sharp features.