Since it has a skeleton, it should be enough for motion transfer. You can import an animation DMX (in default pose) into iPi Mocap Studio.There are currently 3 ways of doing this: Copied/pasted here:įirst, you need to import your character (or its skeleton) into iPi Mocap Studio, for motion transfer. On the page there is a section for Valve Source Filmmaker which is how to import DMX from iPi to SFM. This page has all the information needed to set up with 2 Kinects which is what I used. contains all the different configuration option links. The iPi Studio is not free but has a 30 day trial for the Basic version (up to 2 depth sensors/4 PS3 Eyes) Before you make buying decision please work with free 30-days trial version, downloadable from here.Īll above means that iPi Desktop Motion Capture can really be used as animator’s desktop mocap, and be an alternative (or addition) to not only much more expensive motion capture systems but also a traditional, “manual” keyframing animation production tools.The iPi Recorder is free and can be installed on multiple machines. To get it you need just put coupone code IPI-MOCAP-CINE-27-1031 into “Your coupone code” field of order form. The cost of software is as less as $995, and you can get 10% discount till Oct 31st.

It can be further imported into most popular 3D packages including 3D Max, Maya, MotionBuilder, iClone etc.

Captured animations can be edited by integrated animation clean-up tools and exported to BVH, Collada or SMD formats.

The system uses regular equipment: PC with gaming-class GPU, and 4 USB cameras that cost only 30 USD for one camera. The system set-up and calibration from scratch may take only 30 minutes. Algorithms work well with real-life backgrounds, that’s why one doesn’t need dedicated mocap studio and can make motion capture in regular office. The actor can wear casual clothes like jeans and T-shirt. Optical-based technology is used for recognition of human movements, and special costumes or markers are not required. IPi Soft company released iPi Markerless Desktop Motion Capture system that is used for automated 3D animation production. Cinesoft and iPi Soft are pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement.

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