Yesterday: Presentation layout. Smoothed out 123D Catch point cloud mesh for example of cougar for big picture. Incorporated prior presentations for motivation.
Today: Get presentation as finished as possible for feedback from Faramarz. Detail problem definition, what's been done to-date, proposed solution, etc. Consider list motivations and future work of other animated articulated research. Start note-taking on reading list and fundamental mathematical concepts.
Roadblocks: N/A
Where Does this Fit In: The candidacy exam demonstrates my capacity to be an independent researcher and make meaningful contributions to the research community. This enables me to continue to my work in developing the animal3d project.