Difference between revisions of "Quick Start Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration"

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iPi Mocap Studio Beginners Tutorial from Indecision Studios

Note: This tutorial is for Version 2. New tutorials are under construction

For the impatient

Get the Microsoft Kinect sensor.
- To choose the model see Depth Sensors Comparison.
Get computer with DirectX 11 videocard.

Find a suitable space: 8 by 5 feet (2.5 by 1.5 meters).
Actor should be dressed in casual slim clothing, avoid shiny fabrics.
Connect sensor to a PC, point it at the actor and use iPi Recorder to record your performance.
Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is fully visible during the performance. Start from a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance.

Run iPi Mocap Studio process actor performance video.
Import your character into iPi Mocap Studio (File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig.
Export your animation in a desired format.

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