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| − | + | '''Video Tutorial''' | |
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==Get Hardware== | ==Get Hardware== | ||
| − | * Get the | + | * Get the depth sensors. |
** To choose the model see [[Depth Sensors Comparison]]. | ** To choose the model see [[Depth Sensors Comparison]]. | ||
| − | * Get computer with DirectX 11 videocard and | + | * Get computer with DirectX 11 videocard |
| + | ** For Microsoft Kinect 2 (or Kinect for XBOX One with PC adapter): | ||
| + | *** 64-bit Windows 8+ is required | ||
| + | *** USB 3.0 controller is required | ||
| + | ***:{{Important|Using multiple Kinect 2 is possible via [[Multiple_Kinects_v2_on_a_Single_PC|libfreenect2 library]] or with the help of [[Distributed Recording]].}} | ||
| + | ** For Microsoft Kinect, ASUS Xtions and PrimeSense Carmine: | ||
| + | *** At least two USB 2.0 or 3.0 controllers are required. Each sensor should be connected through its own controller. | ||
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==Install== | ==Install== | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.ipisoft.com/downloads_index.php Download iPi Recorder and iPi Mocap Studio]. |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[iPi Recorder Installation|Install iPi Recorder]] and [[iPi Mocap Studio Installation|iPi Mocap Studio]]. |
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==Record== | ==Record== | ||
===Setup=== | ===Setup=== | ||
| − | * Find a suitable space: 8 by 8 feet (2.5 by 2.5 meters). | + | * Find a suitable space: not less than 8 by 8 feet (2.5 by 2.5 meters). |
* Connect sensors to a PC, point it at the actor and use [[iPi Recorder]] to record your performance. | * Connect sensors to a PC, point it at the actor and use [[iPi Recorder]] to record your performance. | ||
{{Note|Two sensors cannot be connected through one and the same USB 2.0/3.0 controller.}} | {{Note|Two sensors cannot be connected through one and the same USB 2.0/3.0 controller.}} | ||
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==Track== | ==Track== | ||
| − | * Run [[iPi Mocap Studio]] process actor performance video. | + | * Run [[iPi Mocap Studio]]. |
| − | * Import your character into [[iPi Mocap Studio]] (File > Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig. | + | * Create calibration project from calibration video and process it using '''Calibrate''' button. |
| − | * [[Animation | + | * Create action project from action video and process actor performance video. |
| + | * Import your character into [[iPi Mocap Studio]] ('''File > Import Target Character''') to adapt the animation for your character rig. | ||
| + | * [[Animation Export|Export your animation in a desired format]]. | ||
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| − | For more details see [[User Guide for | + | For more details see [[User Guide for Multiple Depth Sensors Configuration]]. |
</noinclude> | </noinclude> | ||
Latest revision as of 03:52, 4 March 2021
Video Tutorial
Jimer Lins’ tutorial (motion capture for SFM)
Get Hardware
- Get the depth sensors.
- To choose the model see Depth Sensors Comparison.
- Get computer with DirectX 11 videocard
- For Microsoft Kinect 2 (or Kinect for XBOX One with PC adapter):
- 64-bit Windows 8+ is required
- USB 3.0 controller is required
- Important! Using multiple Kinect 2 is possible via libfreenect2 library or with the help of Distributed Recording.
- For Microsoft Kinect, ASUS Xtions and PrimeSense Carmine:
- At least two USB 2.0 or 3.0 controllers are required. Each sensor should be connected through its own controller.
- For Microsoft Kinect 2 (or Kinect for XBOX One with PC adapter):
Install
Record
Setup
- Find a suitable space: not less than 8 by 8 feet (2.5 by 2.5 meters).
- Connect sensors to a PC, point it at the actor and use iPi Recorder to record your performance.
- Point all sensors to the center of capture area. Actor should be fully visible in all sensors in capture area.
- For two depth sensors the angle between them can be in the range 60-90 degrees, or near to 180 degrees.
- Three depth sensors ideally should be placed at apexes of equilateral triangle with sides equal to about 6 metersю
Record Calibration Sequence
- For calibration, use Mini Maglite flashlight (or similar) as a marker, and use iPi Recorder to record calibration video
- Move the marker slowly through your entire capture volume (front-top-right-bottom-left-back-top-right-bottom-left). Start from top and move the marker in a descending spiral motion.
Record Action Sequence
- Actor should be dressed in casual slim clothing, avoid shiny fabrics.
- Record video of actor's performance. Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance in both sensors. Start from a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance.
Track
- Run iPi Mocap Studio.
- Create calibration project from calibration video and process it using Calibrate button.
- Create action project from action video and 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.
For more details see User Guide for Multiple Depth Sensors Configuration.