Difference between revisions of "Quick Start Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration"
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* Get the Microsoft Kinect sensor. | * Get the Microsoft Kinect sensor. | ||
** To choose the model see [[Depth Sensors Comparison]]. | ** To choose the model see [[Depth Sensors Comparison]]. | ||
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* Get computer with DirectX 11 videocard. | * Get computer with DirectX 11 videocard. | ||
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==Install== | ==Install== | ||
* [http://www.ipisoft.com/downloads_index.php Download iPi Recorder and iPi Mocap Studio]. | * [http://www.ipisoft.com/downloads_index.php Download iPi Recorder and iPi Mocap Studio]. | ||
Revision as of 05:21, 29 October 2014
Video Tutorial
iPi Mocap Studio Beginners Tutorial from Indecision Studios
Get Hardware
- Get the Microsoft Kinect sensor.
- To choose the model see Depth Sensors Comparison.
- Get computer with DirectX 11 videocard.
Install
Record
- Find a suitable space: not less than 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.
Track
- 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.
For more details see User Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration.